http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kewaunee-harbor-family-s5.jpgSeventh Entry in ‘Walker’s Wisconsin’ Series explains how the Governor axed school districts’ ability to exceed state-imposed budget caps in order to pay for energy efficiency improvements.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/affordablecareact-s5.jpgSen. Kathleen Vinehout writes about recently released research that points to benefits of Medicaid expansion, under the Affordable Care Act. Unfortunately, Wisconsin leaders did not opt to expand Medicaid.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/three-lakes-wi-s5.jpgGov. Walker's “Teach Our Kids” campaign ad angers residents of small northwoods town who feel they are owed a retraction and an apology.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-closed-1-s5.jpgLocal taxpayers forced to make up for Republican cuts to education.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/door-county_biking-s5.jpgCommunities across Wisconsin rely on the Fund to preserve and enhance outdoor spaces from the smallest urban park to the sprawling Ice Age Trail and the popular Devil’s Lake State Park. Outdoor recreation supports 168,000 jobs and produces $1.1 billion annually in the state.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/road-potholes-s5.jpgSen. Kathleen Vinehout writes about how stagnant shared revenue payments cause problems for local units of government as they try to address increasing costs.