http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tech-jobs-s450.jpgParticipation up for the fourth year in a row. A record 11,344 high school juniors and seniors enrolled in the state’s Youth Apprenticeship program.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/vote-poll-workers-s450.jpgThe figure includes a $10 million investment in voting rights litigation and a $5 million investment in digital voter protection and education ads.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trempealeau-co-bikes-s5.jpgLegislation would repeal Wisconsin’s gold standard Prove It First mining law, a proven protector of the state’s natural resources from the harmful effects of sulfide mining.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/medicaid_article_s5.jpgWisconsin could also face nearly $160 million more in annual costs and see at least 52,000 people lose coverage, under cuts being considered by Congress, state health officials said Monday.