Madison - Today, Wisconsin lawmakers held a press conference to introduce a groundbreaking Tenant Protection Package aimed at safeguarding the rights and well-being of tenants across the state. This legislative initiative, led by dedicated legislators from the Democratic caucus, addresses a wide range of issues, from discrimination based on immigration status to prohibitions on no-cause evictions. The package comprises 22 bills that collectively aim to make housing more equitable and secure for all Wisconsinites.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/eauclairebridge-s5.jpgSen. Smith is embarking on his “Stop & Talks” tour of District 31 and announces his mobile office hours and schedule.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voters-2022-getty-s430.pngEvers says new legislative maps must be implemented and avoid current maps’ “partisan bias” that has been a “detriment of Wisconsin’s democracy".

MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced legislation to provide state, local, and school buildings with free menstrual products. Senator Agard released the following statement:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-dropoff-s460.pngStopgap funding comes as Legislature delays passage of governor’s comprehensive workforce plan even as newly released report shows state coffers at highest balance in state history.

MADISON – Today, Republicans on the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges adopted a substitute amendment to Governor Evers' Special Session Bill 1, the Governor’s workforce initiatives package. Senate Democratic Leader Agard released the following statement:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgGovernor renews calls for Legislature to invest in addressing generational workforce challenges, preventing looming child care crisis.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/gretchen-whitmer-mich-2023-s460.pngMichigan Governor takes the gavel from our Tony Evers at 2023 GSGP Leadership Summit in Cleveland. Group is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Robin Vos reacted to days of embarrassing coverage of his own advisors advising him against impeachment with a desperate attempt to move the goalposts on the GOP’s impeachment threats. Instead of impeachment now, Vos threatened impeachment only if Justice Protasiewicz ruled in a way he disagreed with. Like the Gableman investigation, Robin Vos’ latest attempt at overturning an election has ended in embarrassing failure, and his continued hollow threats are becoming sad to watch.

WASHINGTON - House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) will again run for Speaker, after narrowly losing the nomination to Majority Leader Steve Scalise just days ago.

House Republicans are gathering now, after a rollercoaster week.

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