http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisconsin-senate-s450.jpgSenator Smith writes to encourage optimism after a historic election and notable changes in the make up of the state legislature.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/walker-signs-rtw-s5.jpgThe most recent LAB report again points out that WEDC does not collect the information necessary to report on the jobs promised when taxpayer dollars are used. Is our money effectively and efficiently invested?

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/home-affordable2-s460.pngMore than $9.3 million investment will support nine affordable housing developments, 485 housing units statewide.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/medical-transport-s5.jpgThe American Health Care Act passed in the House cuts $839 billion from Medicaid, removes coverage from millions, and drastically alters healthcare protections for the rest. It would shift billions to Wisconsin taxpayers and does nothing to reduce health care costs, it only reduces the revenue available to pay them.