The Power of the Purse
Wednesday, 24 April 2024 - Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jfcphoto-s5.jpgSenator Smith details the role and responsivities of the Joint Finance Committee, and how politics is getting in the way of its work for the people of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge Goal Increased to 100 Million By 2030
Monday, 22 April 2024 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-conserve-s451.pngObjective to plant 75 million trees by the end of 2030 raised to 100 million. Since 2021, Wisconsin has planted over 32 million trees, which means the state has already achieved over 40 percent of its initial target in just three years.
All 12 jurors seated for Trump’s hush money trial
Friday, 19 April 2024 - The Hill Press
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-trial-2024-s460.pngThe former president complained that he had to sit in a “freezing” room for hours.
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Caleb Frostman sworn in as Wisconsin State Senator.
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Foxconn now confirms it will not keep its promise to build big screen plant.
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Gov. Walker has been too busy cozying up to Trump to stand up for Wisconsin jobs.
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At a recent Committee hearing, members made it clear the UW must enact Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) recommendations regarding the UW and affiliated organizations. Regardless of the audit, the recommendations provide a roadmap to resolving issues found by the auditors.
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Despite fundraising off national guard deployment, Gov. Scott Walker still silent on immigration crisis as he waits for Trump visit to Wisconsin.
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Despite misleading new campaign ad for Scott Walker, Wisconsin's economic comeback did not keep pace with the rest of the nation during his eight years as Governor.
- Suicide: A Tale of Access
- Supreme Court Redistricting Decision Renews Need for Change
- Court Case Challenges Policy Penalizing People for Being Poor
- Supreme Court Passes on Wisconsin Gerrymandering
- GOP Raids Transportation Fund for Foxconn
- Wisconsin Again Votes For Change
- The Way Wisconsin Funds Schools Must Change
- Michigan Approves Back Forty Mine Wetlands Permit
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