http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/mining_wisconsin_senate_s5.jpgIt’s important to understand the budget from afar, but we learn even more from looking closer to see how everything connects.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/madison_capitol_building-s5.jpgJudge issues temporary injunction blocking laws limiting the incoming governor’s power. Evers, Democrats claim victory for the people of Wisconsin.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/dane-county-circuit-court-s5.jpgCourt undoes laws limiting the incoming governor’s power, rules they were passed during an unlawful “extraordinary session”.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/critical-illness-2-s5.jpgRepublican members jeopardize investments in Wisconsin’s future by rejecting funding for cancer research facility, veteran homes, and mental health facilities.

Sen. Jeff Smith will hosting nine budget listening sessions in northwestern Wisconsin in March and April.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/flooding-east-river-gb-wbay-s5.jpgIce melt and rain resulted in flooding, ice jams, and rivers and creeks to rise. State agencies, including the Wisconsin National Guard, will provide personnel and resources.