Trump has created a ripple effect with his asinine trade policies that will not stop spreading for a long time.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/univ-student-vote-s5.jpgGovernor also announces revised dates for upcoming Special Elections

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/native-american-s5.pngSen. Smith writes about Indigenous People’s Day, the day to recognize the rich ancestral history and cultural impact of Native Americans in our state.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/disability-students-s5.jpgGOP Legislators in Madison continue their embarrassing history of degrading our democracy, says Assembly Democratic Leader.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/scott_walker_voting_booths-s5.jpgDonald Trump’s broken promises to Wisconsinites, and his transformation of the Republican party, has scared away voters that traditionally voted Republican.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/farm-family-s5.jpgSenator Jeff Smith's Weekly Column is about Wisconsin's work to help dairy farmers make it through the recent dairy crisis. To preserve our reputation as Americas Dairyland, we need to stop family farm closures and find new ways to help young people continue our state's rich agricultural traditions.