http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/fed-reserve-cuts-interest-s435.jpgTrump’s rhetoric tries to make it seem like the economy is on the brink of collapse, but the truth is, we are on the verge of the "soft landing" we've all been hoping for.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-kids-s5.jpgVisits K-12 Schools Across the State
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/drugs-harm-reduction-vending-s460.jpgSenator Smith writes about the innovative approach some county health departments are taking to address the opioid overdoes epidemic by offering free vending machines with Narcan, and other items like gunlocks and fentanyl test strips.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/affordablecareact-s5.jpgSen. Kathleen Vinehout writes about recently released research that points to benefits of Medicaid expansion, under the Affordable Care Act. Unfortunately, Wisconsin leaders did not opt to expand Medicaid.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/three-lakes-wi-s5.jpgGov. Walker's “Teach Our Kids” campaign ad angers residents of small northwoods town who feel they are owed a retraction and an apology.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-closed-1-s5.jpgLocal taxpayers forced to make up for Republican cuts to education.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/door-county_biking-s5.jpgCommunities across Wisconsin rely on the Fund to preserve and enhance outdoor spaces from the smallest urban park to the sprawling Ice Age Trail and the popular Devil’s Lake State Park. Outdoor recreation supports 168,000 jobs and produces $1.1 billion annually in the state.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/road-potholes-s5.jpgSen. Kathleen Vinehout writes about how stagnant shared revenue payments cause problems for local units of government as they try to address increasing costs.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tom-sieber-people1-280h.pngBrown County Supervisor and newcomer to State politics is getting out to talk to people. Says politicians in Madison are no longer concerned about their interests.