How We’re All Getting Played and Don’t Even Know It
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 - Laura Kiefert, NewiProgressive
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/laura/think-for-yourself-2025-s430.pngWelcome to America, where facts are optional, fear is currency, and everyone’s one meme away from a meltdown. I wrote this blog to drag the manipulation machine into the spotlight—where it belongs. If you’ve ever asked, how the hell did we get here?... pull up a chair. You’re not alone.
Over 90 Percent of Wisconsinites Think Access to Child Care is a Problem
Friday, 20 June 2025 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-s451.jpgSurvey shows approximately half of households with young kids missed work in the past 12 months due to lack of child care, over 12 percent left workforce entirely.
$2.5 Million Will Promote Access to Affordable Housing
Friday, 20 June 2025 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/real-estate-for.sale-s5.jpgWHEDA investment will support three affordable housing developments, more than 120 housing units statewide.
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Green Bay area leader and state senator for the 1st Senate District included as Governor-elect announces more appointments on Thursday.
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Public events part of kick-off for the 2019 Inauguration weekend
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Senator-elect Jeff Smith, who will take office January 7th to replace outgoing Democratic Sen. Kathleen Vinehout in the 31st District, shares his goal to help heal the political divisions in Wisconsin state government.
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Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announce Mary Kolar for Veteran Affairs, Kathy Koltin Blumenfeld to lead DFI, and Brian Pahnke to direct State Budget Office.
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Kathleen Vinehout looks back at her twelve years of service as the State Senator for the 31st District as she reflects on the 624 columns she personally wrote, the countless heartfelt constituent cases she worked on, and the breadth of legislation she drafted.
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Evers names PSC, Transportation, Insurance, and DATCP heads.
- Bill to Block Imported Foxconn Workers Proposed
- Conversations with Constituents
- Sen. Shilling: Republicans need a lesson in sportsmanship
- Governor’s Signing of Extraordinary Session Bills Leaves People Unserved
- Last Minute Kimberly-Clark Agreement Protects Taxpayers and Workers
- Representatives Taylor, Goyke to Join Joint Committee on Finance
- A Tribute to the Dean of the Senate
- State Budget Listening Sessions Announced
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