http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jfcphoto-s5.jpgSenator Smith details the role and responsivities of the Joint Finance Committee, and how politics is getting in the way of its work for the people of Wisconsin.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-conserve-s451.pngObjective to plant 75 million trees by the end of 2030 raised to 100 million. Since 2021, Wisconsin has planted over 32 million trees, which means the state has already achieved over 40 percent of its initial target in just three years.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-trial-2024-s460.pngThe former president complained that he had to sit in a “freezing” room for hours.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-protest-madison-s5.jpgHealth professionals explain why the Governor’s Safer at Home order is an essential measure for containing COVID-19, creating conditions to gradually and safely reopen the economy.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/coronavirus-ppe-prep-s5.jpgMore than 870,000 people in the United States have tested positive for the virus. That number has doubled in the past two weeks, climbing by 25,000 or more cases per day.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-2020-sou-s5.pngWisconsin Republicans are obstructing progress in the fight against Coronavirus as President Trump refuses to mobilize a national testing and contact tracing program.
The Fox River and Lake Michigan water levels remain near record highs, so residents need to be prepared for future flooding events.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/gaylord-nelson-s5.jpg“The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.” - Gaylord Nelson
Sen. Smith writes about the COVID-19 Response Bill signed last week and explains what steps we still must take to further help Wisconsin.