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.
   |
Rep. Staush Gruszynski shares the links provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Brown County on COVID -19 response that may be helpful to Green Bay area residents.
|
|
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-bus-s5.jpg
Wisconsin had 5 new cases this week, and state needs to take action now to slow the spread until we get the resources we need to be proactive when it comes to protecting people.
|
|
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-ques-covid19-cnn-s5.png
Travel band has holes, critics like New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo saw lack of test kits for coronavirus as contributing factors to the virus’s spread.
|
|
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare-family-dr-s5.jpg
The average family is paying a record high of over $20,000 for health insurance while prescription drug costs continue to rise.
|
|
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/medicaid-coverage-wisc-s5.png
Over the past thirty years, Wisconsin has fallen 16 spots in national healthcare outcomes to 23rd. It’s beyond time to give Wisconsinites the care they deserve by expanding Medicaid.
|
|
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/flooding-east-river-gb-wbay-s5.jpg
With spring floods approaching, the time for action and preparation is now.
- Sen. Shilling: Expanding Medicaid Would Lead to a Healthier, Happier Wisconsin
- ‘Wisconsin Clean Energy Toolkit’ to be released statewide on Tuesday
- Coronavirus Outbreak Demonstrates Need For Universal Health Care
- Wisconsinites Blast Trump for Broken Promises to Women
- Bill Adds 12 New Branches to the Wisconsin Circuit Court
- Warren to drop out of presidential race
- Trump/Pence Agenda Is Terrible for Women
- Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Challenging Diversion of Billions of Dollars to Build Trump's Wall
|
|
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