Paul Ryan will not seek re-election, and we explore its impact on CD 1 candidates. Plus election results, wage theft, Day of Action next Friday 4/20, and more...

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/cyberattacks-internet-s5.jpgIs the State IT system at risk? A recent audit had several recurring findings related to IT security, which showed agencies had not implemented past recommendations to fix them.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/working-poor-hurts-s5.jpgSince Gov. Walker and the Republicans repealed Wisconsin’s Equal Pay Enforcement Act in 2011, the gender gap remains at 78 cents on the dollar. Our families and our economy continue to suffer.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/scott-walker-signs-voterid-s5.jpgWausau was the first stop today of Gov. Walker’s three city tour to sign nine bills into law aimed at reforming the state’s welfare system. Dems say policies will only kick struggling families while they’re down.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/farm-family-s5.jpgNo one has been hurt more and slower to recover after the 2008 economic crisis than our rural communities, and a bipartisan bill that granted $50 million a year to help dies in the state Senate.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/caw-collage2-s5.jpgAt least 49 Members win races for local office and build progressive power across the state.