http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare-family-dr-s440.jpgRepublicans have failed to expand BadgerCare, a move that is supported by over 70% of Wisconsinites. This week, Sen. Smith writes about how expanding BadgerCare brings tax dollars home to provide better health outcomes.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/schools-computer-class-1-s450.jpgLt. Gov. Rodriguez encourages pre-K through 12th grade public, private, and Tribal schools to apply for up to $1,000 to support STEM-related activities for students.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about the people’s priorities – investments for K-12 education and our rural roads. Republicans and Democrats need to find the common ground to work together and do what people sent us to Madison to do.

State Senator writes about the issues that bring people together. It’s important that we don’t let politics get in the way of doing what’s right.