Republican Senator has voted against providing help five different times, often citing deficit concerns that don’t seem apparent when passing budget-busting tax favors.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgWhile much of our attention has been on transportation, health care and education spending decisions, Sen. Vinehout also discusses the importance of our modest revenue estimates and lesser known budget realities.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/vote-drop-box-s460.jpgMayor Doug Diny caught on surveillance camera promoting Donald Trump’s election conspiracy theories by removing Wausau’s absentee ballot drop box from outside City Hall.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisconsin-senate_s5.jpgJeff Smith writes about some of the most memorable highlights from the many committees he's served on during his first term as state senator.