MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Samuel Berg to the Walworth County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge David M. Reddy’s retirement. Berg will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-lunch-s5.jpgAfter federal court orders Trump Administration to use available funds for SNAP, Evers Administration moves quickly to restore Wisconsinites’ November FoodShare payments.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/farmer-soybean-harvest-wi-s470.pngSoybeans, Beef “...the damage from past trade disruptions will take time to repair. Rebuilding trust and re-establishing consistent export channels will not happen overnight.” - Doug Rebout, Wisconsin Soybean Association

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-restaurant-empty-s5.jpgGOP Shutdown Longest in American History

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/flooding-waukesha-2025-s458.pngSome assistance for Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties still available after Trump Administration denial of FEMA loans.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/high-voltage-lines-farms-s450.jpgGovernor’s emergency order prohibits price gouging statewide as FoodShare benefits lapse, requires state agencies to respond and suspend any administrative rules hindering or delaying the state’s response.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/grocery-store-checkout-s454.jpgCourts agree Trump should have taken action sooner to prevent food assistance (SNAP) from lapsing for millions of Americans, including 700,000 Wisconsinites. But will Trump follow court orders?

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/dairy-farmer-male-s449.jpgGovernor urges Congressional delegation to reauthorize federal Farm Bill to support Wisconsin farmers, producers, and essential food assistance programs.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/cruise-ship-great-lakes-s450.jpgOver 170,000 passenger visits and approximately $290 million in economic impact from Great Lakes cruises expected in 2026.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-s451.jpgMore than 275 Wisconsin kids set to lose care, 82 staff to be furloughed as Federal Government shutdown continues.