Saturday, March 18, 2023

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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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Secretary La Follette retiring effective today, March 17, after serving more than 40 years in office. Gov. Evers is appointing former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to complete term.

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No one has lost money since 1933, but many worry that coming to the aid of the banks won’t put a stop to future risky banking.

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Republican's refusal to legalize marijuana is fiscally irresponsible. We lost millions in taxes to Illinois in 2022, not to mention Michigan and soon Minnesota. It's time to end our island of prohibition.

Written by Melissa Agard Press

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Governor’s budget proposes significant investments to promote local tourism, attract large-scale events, and supports the arts.

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Gov. Evers announces funding support for 18 projects, including electric buses, trail expansions, and smart traffic signals.

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Group is spending $1.4 million to talk to voters about the importance of undoing gerrymandering, ensuring a healthy environment, and achieving fairness and equality for all Wisconsinites.

Written by Wisconsin Conservation Voters, Ryan Billingham

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• Education Committee Dems React to School Crime Bills
• Ending Pay Inequity Will Lift Up Working Families
• Wisconsin Tour for Justice & Democracy Coming to Stevens Point
• New ads highlight Dan Kelly’s corruption on the court, insults to seniors on Social Security

Latest News

• Secretary of State Doug La Follette Steps Down, Godlewski Named Replacement
• Are taxpayers on the hook for bank bailouts?
• Coalition Forms to Introduce a New Vision for Pre-Trial Detention
• Wisconsinites Paid over $36 Million in Taxes to Illinois on Cannabis Purchases
• Governor Celebrates Tourism Awards at WIGCOT
• $24 Million in Federal Funds Will Go to Ease Congestion, Improve Air Quality
• Education Committee Dems React to School Crime Bills
• Ending Pay Inequity Will Lift Up Working Families

Commentary

• Agard on Retirement of Secretary of State Doug La Follette
• Wis Democracy Campaign - Sunshine and Justice!
• Medicare under attack: Special Interview with U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast
• Governor on Plan to Create a Statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
• Sen. Smith Opposes Bill to Control Women’s Healthcare Decisions

Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties

• Six-Figure Ad Buy to Mobilize Unlikely Voters in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
• Wisconsin Conservation Voters IEC Announces Additional Investments in Spring Election
• Election-denying donors pour millions into key Wisconsin supreme court race

Jobs Available

• Price County District Attorney
• Milwaukee 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

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The GBP Staff.

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