http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-products1-s450.jpgWisconsin’s forestry products industry contributes $42 billion to the state’s economy and 126,000 jobs, which could be hurt by reckless cuts to federal investments and mass firings of federal workers.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/manufacturing-jobs-s437.jpgGovernor highlights Administration’s efforts to support workers, urges continued investments in workforce challenges.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-dropoff-s460.pngSecond consecutive annual state report shows average cost of infant care increased over 10 percent as Republican lawmakers gut child care funding from governor’s proposed budget.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/patty-schachtner-farm-s5.jpgPatty Schachtner overcomes the odds in Senate District 10 race to win seat previously held by Republican Sen. Sheila Harsdorf for 16 years. Democrats show gains in Assembly District 58 and win unopposed in 66.