http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/gb-conservation-corp-2025-s447.pngThe Common Council voted Tuesday night to accept continued AmeriCorps funding for the Conservation Corps, ensuring the nationally recognized program will operate through August 2026 despite complications with federal allocations.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/manufacturing-jobs-s437.jpgFederal designations to help local small businesses in Dunn, Waushara, Florence, Sawyer, Douglas, Grant, Green, and Wood counties compete for federal contracts.

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.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/public-hearing-empty-s5.jpgLast week, 49 committees took action on 150 bills. This hasty process allows for out-of-state “Shadow Legislature” groups to push for action on bills while Wisconsin citizens struggle to keep up with the process and make their voice heard.