Lawmakers Introduce Tax Credit to Protect Affordable Health Coverage
Friday, 20 February 2026 - Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/health-care-costs-s444.jpgAs gridlock in Congress stalls progress, Wisconsin needs action to ensure our families won't see their premiums skyrocket now.
Milwaukee Bucks Partnership to Raise Awareness, Prevent Domestic Violence
Friday, 20 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/domestic-violence2-s454.jpgNew partnership builds on Evers Administration’s efforts to end the cycle of violence, address rising rates of domestic violence deaths in Wisconsin, and keep kids, families, and communities safe.
State Celebrates Four Consecutive Years of Record-High Enrollment in Apprenticeship Program
Thursday, 19 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tech-jobs-engineering-technicians-s450.jpgGovernor announces two new apprenticeship pathways in healthcare and education careers, workforce training grants for advanced manufacturing and AI sectors, and efforts to advance startup companies with high-growth potential.
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Scheduled strike to start Tuesday averted by agreement.
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Tour highlights $90 million investment into K-12 education and new proposal to increase K-12 schools funding by nearly $2 billion while holding line on property taxes.
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“This law offers a cash incentive to keep children out of public school but does nothing to make sure those children receive a quality education.” – Kieryn Darkwater on Arizona's universal school voucher law.
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The queen “died peacefully” at Balmoral Castle, her Scottish estate, on Thursday, Buckingham Palace announced.
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Jeff Smith writes about student loan debt forgiveness and how it will give students and graduates a break to boost the economy and offer our kids and grandkids new opportunities to thrive.
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GOP in Pocket of Special Interests
- State Announces K-12 Priorities for 2023-25 Budget
- WAR IN UKRAINE: Three nights with the volunteer force supplying the frontlines
- How government aid helped Ron Johnson
- LWV Wisconsin Launches Voter Education Tool for November Election
- More Students, Districts Added to Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grant List
- America is Best When Labor is Strong
- Kenosha community members reflect on 2020 unrest
- Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve More Than 1,400 Students
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Latest News
- Lawmakers Introduce Tax Credit to Protect Affordable Health Coverage
- Milwaukee Bucks Partnership to Raise Awareness, Prevent Domestic Violence
- State Celebrates Four Consecutive Years of Record-High Enrollment in Apprenticeship Program
- New State Film Office and Tax Credit Program
- New Efforts to Bolster Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Future
Commentary
- Battleground Wisconsin Podcast: "Remembering Jesse Jackson, Postpartum Medicaid victory, $20 Wage Legislation launch, and data centers public hearing."
- Smith on Governor Evers' Final State of the State Address
- Wall Responds to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address
- Stubbs Mourns the Passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
- Rivera-Wagner Praises Pardon for Green Bay Mother Samantha Hampton