Frank Lasee left his constituents behind by resigning his seat representing the 1st District in December. Governor Walker and Senate Republicans fail to call a special election.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/manufacturing-auto-s443.jpgThe union joins historic labor coalition for Shankland, including the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO.

Majority party poised to adjourn the 2017-18 legislative session with many family issues left unaddressed.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/disability-students-s5.jpgThe Senator's proposed Public Assistance Advisory Committee would give those most affected a seat at the table while changes to essential public assistance programs, such as FoodShare and Medicaid, are created and require input from policy experts at the UW.