http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/sandu_hook_victims_s5.jpgSenator Smith writes about the work of the Department of Justice Office of School Safety and their role for protecting our schools across Wisconsin.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/vel-phillips-pic1-s454.jpgVel Phillips statue receives final board approval to be installed in June 2024.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/uwgb-students-s452.jpgUW System campus financial assessments highlight need for significant state investment after years of inadequate funding and budget cuts.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-meeting-crowd-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about key initiatives in Gov. Evers’ budget to make our communities healthier, including Medicaid expansion, lead testing and abatement programs, and investments to the Women’s Health Block Grant.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/affordablecareact-s5.jpgGov. Evers’ budget plan would provide new healthcare funding for Northeast Wisconsin as well as tax savings.
Initiative Lifts the Voices of the Majority Supporting Medicaid Expansion in Wisconsin
Republicans in Madison plan to block, Wisconsinites want expansion and their Federal money now says lawmaker.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare2-s5.jpgMedicaid expansion would cover an additional 2,010 people in Winnebago County, provide resources to help retain physicians, address the personal care worker shortage, and increase dental access, says Hintz.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/depression-suicidebygun-s5.jpgSen. Smith highlights the challenges Wisconsin faces in addressing the mental health needs of communities.