Wisconsin Progress
@wisconsinprogress.bsky.social
We envision a Wisconsin that is a better, more equitable for all. To this end, we work to recruit, train, elect, and develop Progressive leaders.
Happy Banned Book Week! We support candidates who support great public schools and great public libraries. Find out what titles are getting banned in 2025, and select your next great read: pen.org/banned-books...
October 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Happy Banned Book Week! We support candidates who support great public schools and great public libraries. Find out what titles are getting banned in 2025, and select your next great read: pen.org/banned-books...
Always uplifting to see our partners making progress!
August 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Always uplifting to see our partners making progress!
Feed My People is the only food Bank in West Central Wisconsin, dedicated to serving 14 counties. As food pantries close in WI, partly due to federal and state budget bills, it is taking responsibility for The Emergency Food Assistance Program in several counties.
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Feed My People Commits to Continued Hunger Relief in Rusk and Taylor Counties Amid Pantry Closures
FMP says it serves 14 counties, including Rusk and Taylor.
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August 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Feed My People is the only food Bank in West Central Wisconsin, dedicated to serving 14 counties. As food pantries close in WI, partly due to federal and state budget bills, it is taking responsibility for The Emergency Food Assistance Program in several counties.
www.weau.com/2025/08/05/f...
www.weau.com/2025/08/05/f...
Progressives are introducing new bills to give our teachers what they deserve- if you’re in support, consider sharing, and contacting your reps to let them vote for educators!
“You are the champions of the students of our nation. It’s now time for us to be the champions for you.” That is what Sen. Ed Markey said as he and Bernie Sanders reintroduced bills for a minimum $60,000 salary for teachers and $30 per hour for ESPs. edsource.org/updates/educ...
UPDATE: Senators once again push bills to raise minimum salaries for teachers
The latest education news updates from EdSource.
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August 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Progressives are introducing new bills to give our teachers what they deserve- if you’re in support, consider sharing, and contacting your reps to let them vote for educators!
Late last week, Susan Crawford was sworn in as the latest member of Wisconsin's Supreme Court. Although Elon Musk gave millions to her opponent, she won by 10 points. It shows that Wisconsinites want real change, and that we, not the rich and powerful, have the final voice in our state.
August 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Late last week, Susan Crawford was sworn in as the latest member of Wisconsin's Supreme Court. Although Elon Musk gave millions to her opponent, she won by 10 points. It shows that Wisconsinites want real change, and that we, not the rich and powerful, have the final voice in our state.
We sure do!
Of course. And it’s not even close!
Wisconsin has the best darn state fair, no question.
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Wisconsin has the best darn state fair, no question.
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Wisconsin State Fair in the Running for Best in the Nation
The Wisconsin State Fair is being recognized by USA Today. The national publication released its 10Best Reader...
www.seehafernews.com
July 31, 2025 at 9:56 PM
We sure do!
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From gutting Medicaid, to dismantling workplace protections, and limiting the enforcement of certain civil rights laws, the Trump Administration is a threat to people with disabilities.
This #DisabilityPrideMonth, demand your representatives use their power to fight back against Trump's agenda.
This #DisabilityPrideMonth, demand your representatives use their power to fight back against Trump's agenda.
The Trump Administration’s War on Disability
Executive actions, budget cuts, layoffs, and legislation—all enacted in the Trump administration’s first six months—have curtailed disability rights and services, including access to Medicaid and the ...
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July 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
From gutting Medicaid, to dismantling workplace protections, and limiting the enforcement of certain civil rights laws, the Trump Administration is a threat to people with disabilities.
This #DisabilityPrideMonth, demand your representatives use their power to fight back against Trump's agenda.
This #DisabilityPrideMonth, demand your representatives use their power to fight back against Trump's agenda.
Wisconsin Progress members came together today for a meeting at our beautiful state Capitol. Thanks to everyone on our staff, who presented all the hard work they’ve done this year, and our supporters who continue to make it possible!
July 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Wisconsin Progress members came together today for a meeting at our beautiful state Capitol. Thanks to everyone on our staff, who presented all the hard work they’ve done this year, and our supporters who continue to make it possible!
A new video from partners at Wisconsin Conservation Voters, who speak up for the lakes, rivers, and forests close to home.
Wisconsin Conservation Voters released a powerful new video on the nitrate pollution issue in Nelsonville, Wisconsin. Check out Part I here and sign up for the premiere of Part II on YouTube coming up on July 31st! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqCC...
#cleanwater #Wisconsin #nitrate #conservation
#cleanwater #Wisconsin #nitrate #conservation
A Seething Underneath: Nelsonville's fight against water contamination | Part I
YouTube video by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
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July 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
A new video from partners at Wisconsin Conservation Voters, who speak up for the lakes, rivers, and forests close to home.
Shelia Stubbs, who represents Assembly District 78, has introduced a bill that could help marginalized people through our state. It would create a task force to investigate missing and murdered black women in Wisconsin, examine the reasons for the violence, and make recommendations to prevent it.
July 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Shelia Stubbs, who represents Assembly District 78, has introduced a bill that could help marginalized people through our state. It would create a task force to investigate missing and murdered black women in Wisconsin, examine the reasons for the violence, and make recommendations to prevent it.
If you live in Wisconsin, we say the same to you- you don’t need experience, you need heart. A lot of candidates have doubts about having enough relevant experience, being someone voters can look up, or being the right “fit.” But… (1/2)
“We don’t choose the front runners. We create them."
You don’t need experience. You need heart. Sign up with us to run today: runforwhat.net
You don’t need experience. You need heart. Sign up with us to run today: runforwhat.net
July 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
If you live in Wisconsin, we say the same to you- you don’t need experience, you need heart. A lot of candidates have doubts about having enough relevant experience, being someone voters can look up, or being the right “fit.” But… (1/2)
We agree with our friends at @abetterwis.bsky.social . Thank you, @govevers.wisconsin.gov !
From signing new fair maps into law, to his 400-year veto that will help our schools for centuries, and his work to protect our rights, Governor Evers has been a champion for WI families throughout his time in office.
We are thankful for all he's accomplished!
We are thankful for all he's accomplished!
A Better Wisconsin Together Thanks Governor Evers for Years of Serving Wisconsin, Standing up for Our Rights and Freedoms
Through his commitment to making the everyday lives of Wisconsinites better - whether it was repairing miles of roads and bridges or always standing up for safe and legal abortion care and the rights ...
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July 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We agree with our friends at @abetterwis.bsky.social . Thank you, @govevers.wisconsin.gov !
Disturbing news- on late Monday night, Priscilla Prado, Wisconsin Assembly representative, described a man attempting to get inside her house. This is about a month after Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman was shot and killed, and state senator John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.
July 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Disturbing news- on late Monday night, Priscilla Prado, Wisconsin Assembly representative, described a man attempting to get inside her house. This is about a month after Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman was shot and killed, and state senator John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.
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From short staffing to broken equipment, Starbucks workers are fed up and fired up.
We’re in full solidarity with partners demanding real solutions and fair contracts ✊🏾💜
We’re in full solidarity with partners demanding real solutions and fair contracts ✊🏾💜
These are NOT isolated issues.
We’re sounding the alarm to customers, and demanding Starbucks finalize fair contracts with us to address these constant problems in our stores!
We’re sounding the alarm to customers, and demanding Starbucks finalize fair contracts with us to address these constant problems in our stores!
July 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
From short staffing to broken equipment, Starbucks workers are fed up and fired up.
We’re in full solidarity with partners demanding real solutions and fair contracts ✊🏾💜
We’re in full solidarity with partners demanding real solutions and fair contracts ✊🏾💜
Recently, our state has made initiatives to support film across the state, including tax incentives for TV and movie productions that choose to film here. Our state, full of natural scenery and hidden talent, could be a great new source of future movies!
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Wisconsin banks on its filmmaking future with new incentives
On a cool summer evening in the heart of downtown Eau Claire, locals passionate about filmmaking have come to the town's library to learn. 'Thanks everybody for coming. This is ...
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July 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Recently, our state has made initiatives to support film across the state, including tax incentives for TV and movie productions that choose to film here. Our state, full of natural scenery and hidden talent, could be a great new source of future movies!
pbswisconsin.org/news-item/wi...
pbswisconsin.org/news-item/wi...
A list of Good Trouble Lives on Events- find one near you today!
Additionally, shoutout to @lorihawk.bsky.social, who is using a designated protest/activism day (yes, our workers do have those 😙) to attend one of these rallies today.
Additionally, shoutout to @lorihawk.bsky.social, who is using a designated protest/activism day (yes, our workers do have those 😙) to attend one of these rallies today.
#Wisconsin! Find a "Good Trouble Lives On" event near you! linktr.ee/wisconsinres...
“Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” - John Lewis
#GoodTroubleLivesOn #johnlewis #letsgo
“Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” - John Lewis
#GoodTroubleLivesOn #johnlewis #letsgo
July 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A list of Good Trouble Lives on Events- find one near you today!
Additionally, shoutout to @lorihawk.bsky.social, who is using a designated protest/activism day (yes, our workers do have those 😙) to attend one of these rallies today.
Additionally, shoutout to @lorihawk.bsky.social, who is using a designated protest/activism day (yes, our workers do have those 😙) to attend one of these rallies today.
Today was a bad weather day for Wisconsin, especially southern Wisconsin, where places like Madison, Sauk City, and Spring Green experienced tornadoes. We hope everyone managed to stay safe, and stay inside.
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www.wmtv15news.com/2025/07/16/s...
Tornado Warnings expired for southern Wisconsin
A First Alert Day is in place for strong to severe thunderstorms moving in this afternoon and into the evening. The main threats with these storms will be strong winds and localized flooding. We will ...
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July 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Today was a bad weather day for Wisconsin, especially southern Wisconsin, where places like Madison, Sauk City, and Spring Green experienced tornadoes. We hope everyone managed to stay safe, and stay inside.
www.wmtv15news.com/2025/07/16/s...
www.wmtv15news.com/2025/07/16/s...
Upcoming event for progressives interested in public education- don’t forget to register!
Registration is now live for Summer Summit 2025, our unique annual event which brings together public school champions from hundreds of roles and communities.
REGISTER & LEARN MORE HERE: www.wisconsinnetwork.org/summit
REGISTER & LEARN MORE HERE: www.wisconsinnetwork.org/summit
July 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Upcoming event for progressives interested in public education- don’t forget to register!
Wisconsinites, like all Americans, have suffered from soaring medical prices in recent years. Between our state budget and the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” we’re projected to lose out on $2.6 billion in Medicaid funding.
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wisconsinwatch.org
July 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Wisconsinites, like all Americans, have suffered from soaring medical prices in recent years. Between our state budget and the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” we’re projected to lose out on $2.6 billion in Medicaid funding.
wisconsinwatch.org/2025/07/wisc...
wisconsinwatch.org/2025/07/wisc...
A huge victory for Wisconsin progressives- and really, all humanitarians- this week. Wisconsin Republicans brought a lawsuit, arguing that an attempted statewide ban on conversion therapy by Governor Evers was unconstitutional. The Wisconsin SCOTUS ruled otherwise.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way to enact a conversion therapy ban
Conversion therapy is the scientifically discredited practice of using therapy to "convert" LGBTQ people to heterosexuality or traditional gender expectations.
www.nbcnews.com
July 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A huge victory for Wisconsin progressives- and really, all humanitarians- this week. Wisconsin Republicans brought a lawsuit, arguing that an attempted statewide ban on conversion therapy by Governor Evers was unconstitutional. The Wisconsin SCOTUS ruled otherwise.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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"[WI] has the financial capacity to adequately support students with disabilities, to invest in all students, and, crucially, to protect property taxpayers from these ever-increasing burdens... Let’s demand that our elected officials finally act"
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Your property tax hike: A direct result of state failure to fund students with disabilities
Wisconsin taxpayers are facing an undeniable truth: Your property taxes are rising, and the primary culprit is the state’s persistent failure to fund public education, particularly for students with d...
www.gmtoday.com
May 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"[WI] has the financial capacity to adequately support students with disabilities, to invest in all students, and, crucially, to protect property taxpayers from these ever-increasing burdens... Let’s demand that our elected officials finally act"
www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/...
www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/...
On Tuesday, a bipartisan coalition of business leaders is filing a lawsuit with the Dane County Circuit Court, stating that our most recent district maps- created in 2024, to reverse gerrymandering that heavily favored Republicans- are similarly "anti-competitive."
www.wmtv15news.com/2025/07/09/n...
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New lawsuit seeks to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional maps before 2026 midterms
A new lawsuit seeking to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional district boundary lines was filed on Tuesday, less than two weeks after the state Supreme Court declined to hear a pair of other lawsuits that...
www.wmtv15news.com
July 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
On Tuesday, a bipartisan coalition of business leaders is filing a lawsuit with the Dane County Circuit Court, stating that our most recent district maps- created in 2024, to reverse gerrymandering that heavily favored Republicans- are similarly "anti-competitive."
www.wmtv15news.com/2025/07/09/n...
www.wmtv15news.com/2025/07/09/n...
Yesterday, the Wisconsin Senate passed a heavily debated 2025-2027 budget bill. While it may have been a compromise between Republicans and Democrats, it isn’t widely considered a “win” by either party. Unfortunately, it isn’t for most of the state, either.
July 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Yesterday, the Wisconsin Senate passed a heavily debated 2025-2027 budget bill. While it may have been a compromise between Republicans and Democrats, it isn’t widely considered a “win” by either party. Unfortunately, it isn’t for most of the state, either.
In recent times, it can be easy to feel demotivated. That's why we’re making a blog, Rippling Voices, to interview WI changemakers- to remind ourselves that all strides towards progress, big and small, matter, and are worth celebrating.
July 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
In recent times, it can be easy to feel demotivated. That's why we’re making a blog, Rippling Voices, to interview WI changemakers- to remind ourselves that all strides towards progress, big and small, matter, and are worth celebrating.
Today, our Supreme Court ruled that a partial veto by Governor Evers. The partial veto, had it been allowed, would have put $50 million in a child literacy program.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with Republican Legislature in fight with governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court handed a victory to the Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday in a power struggle with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, reining in the ...
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June 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Today, our Supreme Court ruled that a partial veto by Governor Evers. The partial veto, had it been allowed, would have put $50 million in a child literacy program.
pbswisconsin.org/news-item/wi...
pbswisconsin.org/news-item/wi...