http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-dropoff-s460.pngSenator Smith highlights a new report on the state of childcare in Wisconsin which found that parents are giving up an estimated $1.1 billion in lost income to solve their childcare needs by leaving the workforce.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/businesses-micro-ethnically-diverse3-s443.jpgWe continue to be in one of the best fiscal positions in state history.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/coronavirus-office-closed-wi-politico-s5.jpgWisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan Governors on the frontlines of the pandemic response demand answers from the former president.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/americanhealthcareact_s5.jpgAfter the Republican 'Repeal and Replace' effort died, President Trump threatened to use the health coverage of millions of Americans as political leverage against Congressional Democrats. That effort could raise health insurance premiums by 17% in Wisconsin.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/working-woman-s5.jpgHansen and Sinicki sponsor acts that would protect all Wisconsin workers, including senior citizens, veterans, and people with disabilities, who might be subject to employment discrimination.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-infant-s5.jpgPaying for quality daycare has become a major burden for working families, and a targeted tax credit can ease that burden and help our economy.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/meth-use-s5.jpgSen. Vinehout met with county officials and staff who shared stories about the growing problems of meth use and addiction in western Wisconsin. Counties face a financial burden caring for those addicted and their children and she asks her colleagues to include meth as they consider bills on opioid abuse.
https://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-s5.jpgArea health officials warn of private well contamination as issues of water quality and safety grow in western Wisconsin. DNR budget cuts and staff reductions are hitting home.
https://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-meeting-crowd-s5.jpgBill would require referendum before funds diverted to private schools at property taxpayer expense.