http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/gb-conservation-corp-2025-s447.pngThe Common Council voted Tuesday night to accept continued AmeriCorps funding for the Conservation Corps, ensuring the nationally recognized program will operate through August 2026 despite complications with federal allocations.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-dropoff-s460.pngFunds support care of over 126,000 Wisconsin kids and retain 25,000 childcare staff says Governor.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/rothschild-dam-lake-wausau-s452.jpg$42 million secured in 2025-27 Biennial Budget to support modernization of Rothschild Dam, enhancing economic development, public safety, flood control, and more.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/manufacturing-jobs-s437.jpgFederal designations to help local small businesses in Dunn, Waushara, Florence, Sawyer, Douglas, Grant, Green, and Wood counties compete for federal contracts.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/children-special-needs-s442.jpg$8.7 Million of direct payments ensures providers see no gaps in funding after Child Care Counts, support care to over 126,000 Wisconsin kids and help retain over 25,000 childcare staff.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/flooding-damage-home-2025-s440.pngGovernor requests FEMA support after initial damage review suggests Wisconsin will exceed threshold required to receive federal aid and assistance.