http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/family-worried-bills-s5.jpgSen. Smith talks about the importance of budgeting, saving and learning about our personal finances. Lawmakers have a responsibility to address important policy issues affecting financial wellness, including healthcare affordability, insurance accessibility and payday lenders.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/native-american-s5.pngSen. Smith writes about Indigenous People’s Day, the day to recognize the rich ancestral history and cultural impact of Native Americans in our state.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/guns-anno-48wait-s5.jpgBills would help to address gun violence epidemic through extreme risk protection orders, universal background checks, and encouraging safe storage.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tech-jobs-engineering-technicians-s450.jpgSen. Smith writes about real solutions to our workforce shortage and policies that will attract workers to our state.