Governor continues fight to join majority of states across country by expanding BadgerCare.

Governor's capital budget to be taken up by State Building Commission includes major projects in both Republican and Democratic districts, projects could support $6.8 billion in economic activity and 45,000 jobs throughout Wisconsin.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/women-health-black-s456.pngSenator Smith writes about the importance of protecting reproductive freedom in Wisconsin by repealing the 1849-era criminal abortion ban.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/diabetes-insulin-s438.jpgGovernor proposes capping insulin copays, establishing the Office of Prescription Drug Affordability and Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/womens-health-s450.jpgBill would simply restore access to safe, legal abortion in Wisconsin to what it was before Dobbs decision, an action supported by nearly 60 percent of state voters.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare-family-dr-s440.jpgGovernor to spend week highlighting budget investments with visits to communities and providers across the state.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/doug-la-follette-record-s460.pngSecretary La Follette retiring effective today, March 17, after serving more than 40 years in office. Gov. Evers is appointing former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to complete term.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/banking-silicon-valley-bank-2023-s460.pngNo one has lost money since 1933, but many worry that coming to the aid of the banks won’t put a stop to future risky banking.

Advocacy partners oppose cash bail expansion questions on April 4th ballot and propose a legislative solution.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/marijuana-hemp-dairy-farmers-wi-s5.jpgRepublican's refusal to legalize marijuana is fiscally irresponsible. We lost millions in taxes to Illinois in 2022, not to mention Michigan and soon Minnesota. It's time to end our island of prohibition.