http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/roads-reckless-driving-s460.jpgGovernor Evers again urges Legislature to approve budget initiatives designed to curb reckless driving, make roads safer.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/farm-family-s450.jpgWe ensure farmers, farm families, and rural communities have access to mental and behavioral health services that meaningfully address the unique personal and professional challenges they face, says Gov. Evers.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisconsin-senate-s450.jpgSenator Smith discusses several key programs Republicans eliminated from the Governor’s budget and the importance of the Governor’s proposed investments to Wisconsin’s future prosperity.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #199 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 12, 2023, in honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising, who was killed in the line of duty on Sat., May 6, 2023, at the age of 29.

No matter where you work or the services you provide, the work you do and how you do it matters, says Gov. Evers.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-faucet-s450.jpgWill support farmers and producers in protecting watersheds across the state by expanding eligibility for producer-led watershed protection grants.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/agard-neubauer-child-care-2023-s446.jpgLeaders calling Friday on the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to maintain Governor Evers’ $340 million investment proposal in the Child Care Counts program.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced three appointments to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board. The governor has appointed Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings and Jim VandenBrook and reappointed Paul Buhr. These appointments fill the vacancies created by the expiration of two former appointees’ terms on May 1, 2023, and the expiration of Buhr’s term.

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #198 calling a special election for the 24th Assembly District, as a vacancy has been created by the election of State Sen. Daniel Knodl to the 8th Senate District.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/firefighters-s5.jpgGovernor orders Flags to Half-Staff on Sun., May 7, 2023 to honor Firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty.