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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Sen. Jeff Smith shares his experience as a classroom volunteer and member of the Senate Committee on Education, learning about ways we can support our students in our public schools.
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Madison senator has bill that would require health insurance plans to cover home test kits for sexually transmitted infections.
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So far, more than 2,400 businesses in 70 of Wisconsin's 72 counties have opened or expanded thanks to $10,000 small business grants.
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Jackson, a former Breyer clerk, is expected to round out the court’s liberal wing.
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Board continues to operate in a partisan manner, beholden to special interests, says Agard.
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Conflicts between bear hunters and property owners in Northwoods lead to fears of ‘cowboy war’
- $9 Million Neighborhood Investment Grant Goes to City of Beloit
- Hearing on PFAS will shape the future of Wisconsin's drinking water
- The Opportunity to Do What’s Right
- Governor Creates Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity
- Legislation Aims to Lower Rates of Suicide
- Ex-officer Kim Potter sentenced to 2 years in fatal shooting of Daunte Wright
- Infrastructure Law to Fund Wisconsin Great Lakes Restoration and Clean Up Projects
- GOP Medicaid Bills Are An Attack on Wisconsinites
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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
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- Stubbs Mourns the Passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
- Rivera-Wagner Praises Pardon for Green Bay Mother Samantha Hampton