http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/business-small-open-s456.jpgSenator Smith writes about his experience as a business owner, the importance of shopping local for the holiday season, and Wisconsin’s work to lead the nation for utilizing federal relief funds to support small businesses.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/construction-workers-s5.jpgFor years, people in occupations like the construction trades could get up to 12 weeks of UC wages when laid off seasonally. The rule helped local contractors keep their workforce intact until projects could resume and they were glad to pay for it, but in 2015 the Walker administration ended the practice for what it called cost savings. Sen. Erpenbach is introducing a bill to put it back.
Statewide mask mandate will slow the spread of covid-19, save lives and help strengthen the economy says Green Bay Senator.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-testing-pusa-s5.png“Americans have died, gotten sick or lost their jobs because of Donald Trump’s selfishness, negligence, and incompetence. What he admitted to in Tulsa is nothing short of a tragedy,” said PUSA.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tony-evers-kathy-thanks-2022-s454.pngGovernor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers say have a happy Thanksgiving to all of you this year.