http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kathleen-vinehout_380x285_s5.jpgSen. Kathleen Vinehout writes about a public hearing before a committee, of which she is a member, on a bill to eliminate the personal property tax. What will be the financial impact of the proposed change, who pays more, and what goods and services do we do without?

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/municipal-concrete-project-s5.jpgWisconsin Contractor Coalition reports 53 percent increase over 2016 in new municipal projects being awarded to out-of-state companies after governor’s plan to do away with prevailing wage for state-funded contracts.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-supremecourt-justices-s5.jpg“In terms of the ability to change Wisconsin in two years, this could be an utterly different state,” said Kelda Roys, a Democratic state senator.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/home-energy-1-s438.pngRebates for low- and moderate-income households will help save energy and money when switching to energy-efficient home upgrades and appliances.