http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wh-washington-s458.pngWisconsin State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) attended the Communities in Action: Building a Better Wisconsin event at the White House in Washington on Thursday.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/building-unity-s460.pngWill sponsor Supreme Court Candidate Forum this Saturday (2/18) at 1:00 P.M. at the Racine Public Library.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/road-repair-evers-rc-4-s450.jpgWe are especially pleased to see that the budget proposal includes crucial funding for local governments and shared revenue, says Union.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-s450.jpgProves the governor’s continued commitment to protecting the health of Wisconsinites including initiatives addressing PFAS and lead contamination in drinking water, clean energy solutions to combat the climate crisis, and access to the ballot.

Governor’s budget initiatives include measures to prevent reckless driving, build electric vehicle infrastructure, pay down state debt, make historic investments in local road maintenance and projects, expand reliable, high-speed internet.

Governor’s plan to bolster workforce, economy includes expanding paid family and medical leave, investments in child care and affordable housing, new venture capital fund, developing community-based solutions to workforce challenges.