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/depression-suicidebygun-s5.jpgEase of access to firearms contributes to suicide risk, as does lack of access to mental health resources in many communities. We can reduce the suicide rate, but we must recognize it is an epidemic driven in part by systemic, policy decisions.
We need to take the politics out of the map-drawing process by enacting our Fair Maps redistricting plan, says Senator Hansen.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/grocery-store-checkout-s5.jpgThe Trump administration invited states to create new policies with more strict work requirements and barriers for people to qualify for Medicaid and FoodShare. A new court case challenges the harmful effect of these new policies.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/supreme-court-s5.jpgWisconsinites Still Hopeful After U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Gill v Whitford, Call on State to End Gerrymandering and Pass Fair Maps Legislation.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/foxconn-mount-pleasant-s5.jpgDiversion of road funding delays completion of statewide road projects.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/caleb-frostman-lvp-s5.jpgVoters reject Gov. Walker and Republican agenda in special elections. Caleb Frostman wins senate seat in northeastern Wisconsin with 23 point swing toward Democratic candidate from 2016. Ann Groves Lloyd also dramatically over-performed last night where Trump won by double digits.