http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/people/tim-cullen-425w.pngMADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #251 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Jan. 4, 2025, in honor of former Wisconsin State Sen. Tim Cullen, who passed away on Mon., Dec. 23, 2024, at the age of 80.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jeff-smith-31-2-s5.jpgSenator Smith announces he is turning a new leaf in the new year by shifting his regular written column to a video update moving forward.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-bus-kids-s5.jpgSen. Kathleen Vinehout argues the current budget stalemate is due in part to competing education funding proposals that do not address the needs facing school districts across the state. Legislative leaders know the school funding formula is broken, but they choose to ignore State Superintendent Tony Evers’ plan to change that way Wisconsin funds schools.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tony-kathy-evers-s460.pngTake a virtual tour of the Executive Residence decorations with the governor and first lady.