$2 Million in Grants Goes to Improve Flood Resilience in Communities
Thursday, 26 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/flooding-damage-home-2025-s440.pngAs homeowners, businesses, and communities have experienced significant flooding in recent years, annual funding secured by the governor will help prevent and prepare for future disasters.
Francesca Hong Leading Democratic Field for Governor
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - Francesca Yunjung Hong Press
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/grocery-store-checkout-s454.jpgPoll confirms Hong’s momentum as voters rally behind the issues she’s championed since day one.
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.
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Sen. Smith talks about the importance of budgeting, saving and learning about our personal finances. Lawmakers have a responsibility to address important policy issues affecting financial wellness, including healthcare affordability, insurance accessibility and payday lenders.
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Proposal expands coverage for workers who take leave to care for a grandparent, grandchild or sibling and creates new protections for relatives of active duty service members. Also new options for private sector employees to purchase coverage.
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Lawmakers with history of NRA backing refuse to support Gov. Evers call for legislation to address gun violence
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Will be in Oconto Falls Nov. 21 and in Kewaunee, Brillion, and Winneconne Nov. 25-26.
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21 picked to look into ways to improve Wisconsinites financial security in retirement.
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Keeps promise to address gun violence across our state.- Trump’s Trade War is Hurting Local Economies From Manitowoc to Kaukauna to Edgar
- Evers Calls for Special Election Reforms
- Recognizing Indigenous People’s Day
- Republicans Tie Wisconsin Disability Accommodations to Power Grab
- How the Democrats Aim to Claim Scott Walker's Home Turf
- Believe in America’s Dairyland
- Ron Johnson Puts on Performance for Trump
- Wisconsin Data Points for Manufacturing Day
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Latest News
- $2 Million in Grants Goes to Improve Flood Resilience in Communities
- 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
Commentary
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- 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