http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/fishing-fly1-s5-440.jpgSenator Smith points out the consequences of inaction by the Joint Finance Committee, including a measure to increase the Trout Stamp to support stream habitat improvements.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tech-jobs-analysis-s460.jpgAI action plan prioritizes strategies to build state’s competitive edge.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-dropoff-s460.pngNew DCF report finds affordable child care slots for families using state subsidy dropped by nearly 25 percent between 2022 and 2023.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/workers-world-s5.jpgEqual Pay Transparency Act tackles discriminatory practices that help create the pay gap in the first place by creating new protections for employees, wage transparency in the workplace, and a ban on employers asking job applicants for their salary histories.