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.
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.
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.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/hemp-farmer-wisc-s5.jpgWhen a AG memo muddies the waters on the possession and distribution of CBD oil, local Ag officials, hemp growers and farm groups move to clarify the issue. Wisconsin used to be a leader in hemp production and many farmers are hoping to make us a leader again.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/metallic-sulfide-mining-runoff-s5.jpgConservation Voters Launch Series Detailing Walker’s Abysmal Record on the Environment.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voter-primaries-s5.jpgReport shows substantial need for both voter education and training of election officials as to what are acceptable proofs of residence for registration and photo IDs for voting. Misunderstood requirements continue to cause confusion and eligible citizens are prevented from voting.
Provides a stark contrast to Brad Schimel who has had a radical anti-conservation agenda.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/ed-grad-day-s5.jpgSen. Vinehout writes about attending her son’s graduation ceremony. She describes the lessons learned by commencement speakers and how our graduates can use their education to play roles in the communities they serve.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/walker-terry-gou-foxconn-flag-s5.jpgCompany profiting from Foxconn project is run by Jon Hammes, who currently serves as the finance chairman for Gov. Walker’s re-election campaign.
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