http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/health-care-costs-s5.jpgBills would protect Wisconsin families from being denied access to or charged more for health insurance, prohibit lifetime and annual limits, and keep out-of-pocket costs down.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/veterans-012015-s5.jpgRepublicans on the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee reject Democratic proposal to prevent $26 million funding raid.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-s5.jpgDNR plan will provide drinking water to residents with contaminated wells.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgThe REINS Act (SB 15) allows the Senate Majority Leader, Assembly Speaker, or Chairs of the administrative rules committee to stop development of administrative rules if the cost to implement the rule is over $10 million, regardless of the benefit to the public.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/uwgb-students-s5.jpgWisconsin should join 21 other states in response to increasing complaints from student loan holders on delays in getting their payments processed, poor communication, the charging of unexpected fees and what has been described as “systemic mistreatment” of borrowers by servicing corporations.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/water-tap-s5.pngThousands of children across Wisconsin are exposed to toxic lead when they drink water due to old and deteriorating lead pipes. Healthcare Professionals, Environmental Groups, Faith Leaders support SB 48