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/marijuana-farm-s5.jpgRepresentative Melissa Sargent introduces legislation to legalize recreational and medicinal marijuana, create new jobs.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/road-construction-worker-s5.jpgWisconsin Republicans reject long-term road funding in favor of cuts, delays and borrowing.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/fishing-on-lake-s5.jpgControversial open pit metallic sulfide mine project on Menominee River could cause great harm to our lakes, rivers and Green Bay itself, sparks Bi-partisan opposition.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgSenator Vinehout discusses the importance of acting soon on the budget, and to coming up with solutions to fix Wisconsin’s transportation funding shortfall.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/caw-town-hall-s5.jpgPaul Ryan refused to have an open forum with his constituents, says he didn't want "a screaming fest.” Next two weeks may determine whether Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will succeed in dismantling Affordable Care Act.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisconsin-koch-industries-s5.jpgWisconsin needs to do an about-face and fundamentally change its approach to economic development, paying far less attention to WMC and its backward thinking.
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