Republicans in Madison plan to block, Wisconsinites want expansion and their Federal money now says lawmaker.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/depression-suicidebygun-s5.jpgSen. Smith highlights the challenges Wisconsin faces in addressing the mental health needs of communities.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare2-s5.jpgMedicaid expansion would cover an additional 2,010 people in Winnebago County, provide resources to help retain physicians, address the personal care worker shortage, and increase dental access, says Hintz.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/door-county-people-s5.jpgPressure grows Statewide for referendums, as 72 percent of Wisconsinites want to ban gerrymandering, including 63 percent of Republicans and 76 percent of Independents.