http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/door-county_biking-s446.jpgTourism generated $23.7 billion in total economic impact in 2022, surpassing state’s previous record.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/roads-i-39-90-94-s451.jpgFor calendar year 2023, local governments will receive more than $526 million in General Transportation Aids financial assistance to support transportation-related projects.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/farm-family-s450.jpgSen. Smith celebrates June as dairy month by writing about our prominence in the nation’s cheese making industry, salutes dairy farmers and encourages everyone to attend one of the many dairy breakfasts throughout Wisconsin.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/great-river-road-wi-s5.jpgThe contrast between the frenzy in the Capitol on the state budget and Foxconn and the slow pace of life along the Great River Road in western Wisconsin is great, but the decisions made in Madison will significantly influence people’s lives in western Wisconsin.