http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgAt a recent Committee hearing, members made it clear the UW must enact Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) recommendations regarding the UW and affiliated organizations. Regardless of the audit, the recommendations provide a roadmap to resolving issues found by the auditors.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/immigration-children-border-s5.jpgDespite fundraising off national guard deployment, Gov. Scott Walker still silent on immigration crisis as he waits for Trump visit to Wisconsin.

Despite misleading new campaign ad for Scott Walker, Wisconsin's economic comeback did not keep pace with the rest of the nation during his eight years as Governor.

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.