http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-tariffs-s5.jpgWisconsin lost nearly 700 dairy farms last year as President Trump escalated his trade war. We should be supporting our local farmers and helping them to compete on a level playing field instead.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/affordablecareact-s5.jpgHere are five reasons why Wisconsin should accept the federal funding for Medicaid expansion.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-dairy-farm-s5.jpgRepublican Politicians scrap CAFO oversight and ignore growing water crisis in Wisconsin.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about the people’s priorities – investments for K-12 education and our rural roads. Republicans and Democrats need to find the common ground to work together and do what people sent us to Madison to do.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kewaunee-harbor-family-s5.jpgPFAS, or per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, are man made chemicals found in common household products that do not break down naturally and can accumulate over time in the environment. Health impacts to humans may include low birth weight, increased cholesterol, immune system impacts, cancer and thyroid hormone disruption.

State Senator writes about the issues that bring people together. It’s important that we don’t let politics get in the way of doing what’s right.