Immigration Is the Excuse. Control Is the Goal
Friday, 09 January 2026 - Laura Kiefert, Progressive Commentator
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/laura/trump-ice-2026-s435.pngMost Americans agree violent criminals should be dealt with. What they do not support is rounding people up based on how they look. Why Trump’s immigration push is really about control, and why turning ICE into a personal police force should alarm everyone.
Piotrowski Appointed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Wednesday, 07 January 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/mc-courthouse-jail-s5.jpgPiotrowski has agreed to assume the bench earlier due to the urgent need to fill vacancy created by former Judge Hannah Dugan.
Wisconsin Announces $5 Million to Support Local Farmers and Bolster Hunger Relief Efforts
Wednesday, 07 January 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/grocery-costs-food-pantry-s430.jpgFunding provided by 2025-27 biennial state budget to connect local nonprofit food assistance programs with local farmers to keep shelves stocked.
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Governor’s 2025-27 Executive Budget will invest more than $80 million statewide.
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Governor announces increased funding for program in next budget.
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Investment secured in 2023-25 biennial budget will support 55 improvement projects across 36 counties.
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Child care for hundreds of families across the state remain in jeopardy despite court orders.
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Plans to establish groundwater standards for PFAS, protect innocent landowners, clean up water contaminants statewide.
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WisDems volunteers rallied this weekend to shift into a new gear to elect Judge Susan Crawford to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
- Trump’s FAA Sabotage Led to Air Traffic Disaster—Not DEI
- Record-Breaking 313,579 Wisconsinites Enroll in Health Coverage on HealthCare.gov
- A Step Toward Democracy?
- Trump Administration’s Continued Efforts to Withhold Wisconsin’s Federal Funds
- Trump’s Federal Program Freeze Will Hurt His Own Supporters
- Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration from Withholding Critical Federal Investments
- Gov. Evers Hopes to Ensure Kids and Families Have Access to Safe, Clean Drinking Water
- Wisconsin’s Anti-Violence Coalitions Applaud Evers for Increased Funding for Victim Services
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Latest News
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