http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/bike-pedestrian-paths-s460.pngFederal CMAQ program funding to support local projects aimed at reducing traffic delays and congestion, increasing travel efficiency, and reducing air pollution across Wisconsin.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/immigration-children-border-s443.jpgWould create state grants for community-based organizations to provide immigration legal services and require law enforcement officers to clearly identify themselves and provide legal authority for arrests or detentions.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/high-voltage-lines-farms-s450.jpgNew costs shifted to Wisconsin taxpayers totaling over $284 million.
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.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kewaunee-harbor-family-s5.jpgGov. Tony Evers asks Wisconsinites to help each other and work together to make a phased reopening of businesses possible. Need to ramp up testing, public health infrastructure is vital for success.
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