http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisconsin-senate_s5.jpgMADISON - A report by the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign looking at how the Wisconsin Legislature, the Governor, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the leading Wisconsin business lobby responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-leaving-s5.jpgIn recent years, Wisconsin appears to have lost its ambition to be first or best. Roads are going to hell, we rank 49th in Internet speed. We’re lagging badly in renewable energy development and jobs. Recovery starts with wanting to be a state of firsts again.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/milw-police-officers-s5.jpgRepublican-controlled legislature rejected Gov. Evers' proposed increases, despite a significant state fund balance.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-insurrection1-s5.pngSen. Jeff Smith writes about challenges that have arisen threatening our rights as citizens in a democratic republic. As Americans, participation by the people is key to holding onto our democracy.