http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/veterans-012015-s5.jpgRepublicans on the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee reject Democratic proposal to prevent $26 million funding raid.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-s5.jpgDNR plan will provide drinking water to residents with contaminated wells.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgThe REINS Act (SB 15) allows the Senate Majority Leader, Assembly Speaker, or Chairs of the administrative rules committee to stop development of administrative rules if the cost to implement the rule is over $10 million, regardless of the benefit to the public.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/uwgb-students-s5.jpgWisconsin should join 21 other states in response to increasing complaints from student loan holders on delays in getting their payments processed, poor communication, the charging of unexpected fees and what has been described as “systemic mistreatment” of borrowers by servicing corporations.