Lawmakers Introduce Tax Credit to Protect Affordable Health Coverage
Friday, 20 February 2026 - Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/health-care-costs-s444.jpgAs gridlock in Congress stalls progress, Wisconsin needs action to ensure our families won't see their premiums skyrocket now.
Milwaukee Bucks Partnership to Raise Awareness, Prevent Domestic Violence
Friday, 20 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/domestic-violence2-s454.jpgNew partnership builds on Evers Administration’s efforts to end the cycle of violence, address rising rates of domestic violence deaths in Wisconsin, and keep kids, families, and communities safe.
State Celebrates Four Consecutive Years of Record-High Enrollment in Apprenticeship Program
Thursday, 19 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tech-jobs-engineering-technicians-s450.jpgGovernor announces two new apprenticeship pathways in healthcare and education careers, workforce training grants for advanced manufacturing and AI sectors, and efforts to advance startup companies with high-growth potential.
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City identified as new coronavirus hotspot in New York Times report. Brown County beef-processing companies are major source of 1,000% surge in a week. Trump forces workers back in despite hazard.
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GDP fell amid the economic devastation caused by the pandemic and the desperate measures to contain it.
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Politically driven GOP lawsuit puts people’s lives at risk by trying to take away Safer at Home, the best and most effective tool we have to save lives and prevent our hospitals from being overrun, says Governor.
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In a letter sent to the Office of the Governor and both houses of the State Legislature, they say Safer at Home is right for Wisconsin, its communities, businesses, and workers.
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Sen. Smith writes about the Badger Bounce Back Plan, introduced last week by Governor Tony Evers, to help Wisconsin move forward from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 1, 2020 opening date set by Gov. Evers. Conditions imposed to help minimize overcrowding, allow for social distancing, and to promote a safe and enjoyable experience for staff and visitors.
- Governor Commends National Guard for Continued Service Across Wisconsin
- Evers Announces Expanded Opportunities for Certain Nonessential Businesses
- Trump’s Failure to Lead Has Put Rural Communities in Wisconsin at Risk
- Health Professionals Speak Out Against Social Distancing Protests
- US hits grim milestone: 50,000 coronavirus deaths
- Trump, Wisconsin Republicans, And the Threat They Pose To Wisconsinites
- Green Bay Residents Can Get Sandbags
- Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary Reminds us to Cherish and Protect Wisconsin’s Environment
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Latest News
- Lawmakers Introduce Tax Credit to Protect Affordable Health Coverage
- Milwaukee Bucks Partnership to Raise Awareness, Prevent Domestic Violence
- State Celebrates Four Consecutive Years of Record-High Enrollment in Apprenticeship Program
- New State Film Office and Tax Credit Program
- New Efforts to Bolster Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Future
Commentary
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- Smith on Governor Evers' Final State of the State Address
- Wall Responds to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address
- Stubbs Mourns the Passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
- Rivera-Wagner Praises Pardon for Green Bay Mother Samantha Hampton