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.
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.
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.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/lake-michigan-shore-s5.jpgConservationists from across the state to speak out against the plan to siphon off seven million gallons a day of Great Lakes water.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare-s5.jpgA new law creates Risk Corridors* for Health Care insurance providers in Wisconsin, a technical mechanism to help level the risk for insurers. Minnesota enacted a similar law to achieve a premium reduction, and also created their own health care network and accepted Medicaid expansion dollars, ideas that could benefit Wisconsin.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/flint-water-crisis-s5.jpgConservationists announce scores from National Environmental Scorecard for Wisconsin's delegation in Washington. Senator Ron Johnson scores a big 0, while Tammy Baldwin is best at 100%.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/family-worried-bills-s5.jpgThe recently passed Special Session bills make it more difficult for people living in poverty to achieve their dream of family supporting jobs and getting off government assistance.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/lake-michigan-shore-s5.jpgConservationists launch campaign to stop betrayal of the core intent of the hard-won, bipartisan Great Lakes Compact by Gov. Walker and his allies.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/affordablecareact-s5.jpgGOP Has Sole Ownership of Wisconsin’s Rising Health Insurance Premiums, a Result of Years of Sabotage and Undercutting the Affordable Care Act.