http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/foxconnwisconsin-s5.jpgSen. Vinehout writes about what legislation received the most attention in 2017. The Foxconn deal, biennial state budget, Prove it First Mining Law and high capacity well permit oversight were the dominate topics on people’s minds throughout the past year.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/affordablecareact-s5.jpgReport finds continuing regional disparities on cost, inflation, and quality. Rate of health care inflation was more than 15x higher before Affordable Care Act.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/road-potholes-s5.jpgGovernor announces nearly $320,600 in key investments to maintain vital local roads and support rural economies statewide.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-conserve-s451.pngWisconsin has planted more than 42 million trees since 2021, bringing the state more than 40 percent toward its Trillion Tree Pledge goal of planting 100 million trees by the end of 2030.