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.
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Milwaukee's Sen. Lena Taylor and Mothers Against Gun Violence Partner to Educate during National Life Insurance Month.
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Industrial site is latest addition to Certified In Wisconsin® program.
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SNAP says he and his religious order transported children across state lines to sexually assault them. Cleric taught in Green Bay grade school from 1999-2014 after being accused of child sex crimes in Mississippi.
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Wisconsin joins 16 other states voicing opposition to proposal to essentially eliminate Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Governor calls on DNR to create enforceable science-based standards to insure access to clean drinking water.
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After a visit to Northwest Journey and the Menomonie School District, Sen. Smith writes about the importance of mental health funding for our children.
- Make Emergency Preparedness Part of Back-to-School Planning
- Governor joins Legislators on Experience Greater Green Bay Visitor Center Bill
- State Reps Slam Trump's Continued Attack on Wisconsinites, Economy
- Trump spurs new wave of economic angst by escalating China fight
- Governor takes another step toward cleaner drinking water
- Evers Leadership on PFAS Welcome and Encouraging
- Gulfstream Brings 171 New Jobs to Appleton
- Deficits to exceed $12 trillion through 2029: CBO
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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