http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-clinton-debate2-s5.jpgNewly formed State Elections Commission decides to place speed over accuracy to complete recount before the holidays. The campaigns of Stein, de la Fuente or a combination of both have pledged to pay the full cost.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/mining_wisconsin_senate_s5.jpgSen. Vinehout writes about how she drafts commonsense legislation from listening to her constituents, how ideas are born in the capitol, and the importance of speaking out if Wisconsin’s laws need to be changed.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/scott_walker_voting_booths-s5.jpgPassing non-partisan redistricting should be a top priority. Sen. Hansen will reintroduce legislation for 2017 to create fair and accurate district maps.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgCourt strikes down 2011 state Assembly maps saying they were blatantly partisan and denied Democrats a fair shot. Decision could have broad implications for other states' gerrymandered maps.