Saturday, January 15, 2022

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Here is some of what's new this week on the Northeast Wisconsin - GREEN BAY PROGRESSIVE. To explore the Progressive online click here.

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State is reporting a record 13,004 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in one day. National Guard sees itself as neighbors helping neighbors.

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New requirement comes from Biden Administration as Omicron Cases Surge. There are also testing options available for people who are uninsured.

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$5 million in financial support to students in Wisconsin meat processing training programs and to connect the meat processing industry with potential employees.

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Sen. Smith writes about how chemicals known as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are impacting our groundwater. We know that testing is essential to identify PFAS contamination, understand the extent of the issue and act to limit exposure to these harmful chemicals.

Written by Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31

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Governor announces five percent increased reimbursement rates for Nursing Homes, Hospitals and home care services for older adults, as well as adults and children with disabilities.

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Finance report shows Evers’ record-breaking $10.5 million in the bank is twice as much as Scott Walker had at this point in both 2014 and 2018 ahead of his campaigns.

Written by Tony for Wisconsin Press

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• Evers Rings in New Year Keeping More Money in Wisconsinites' Pockets
• WisDems Place Billboards Across Wisconsin Calling Out Johnson
• Alex Lasry Responds to Ron Johnson Entering the Senate Race
• Ron Johnson Announces Re-Election Campaign

Latest News

• Wisconsin National Guard to Support Hospitals and Nursing Homes
• Cost of COVID-19 At-Home Tests to be Covered by all Health Plans
• Governor Grants 54 Pardons, Brings Total Granted to 391
• Evers, DATCP Announce Investment in Statewide Meat Talent Development
• Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighter James Ludlum and Captain Brian Busch

Commentary

• 2022 Elections are on!” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast
• Evers on Continued Support for Students, Families, and Schools as Omicron Spreads
• Republicans Continue to Peddle COVID Lies
• Alex Lasry’s leadership skills and electability stand out

Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties

• Labor Groups Call Out Ron Johnson For Abandoning Farmers, Health Care Workers, Laborers
• WisDems Launch TV Ad Against Rebecca Kleefisch For Violent, Divisive Rhetoric
• Ron Johnson’s Rocky Campaign Launch
• WisDems Applaud Biden, Harris for Leadership on Voting Rights
• Lasry Releases New Digital Ad Targeting Ron Johnson

Jobs

• Coroner of Green Lake County
• Kewaunee County Circuit Court
• Washington County Circuit Court

Local News Links

• Devil's Advocates Radio Network, Waukesha
• Door County Daily News, Sturgeon Bay
• Lakeland Times, Minocqua
• NEW Media Inc., Shawano, Oconto County, Whittenberg
• Press Times, Green Bay Area
• Northwoods River News, Rhinelander
• Press Gazette, Green Bay
• The NEWcomer, Green Bay

Progressive Blogs - "Moving Forward with Facts & Reason"

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