Happy Wednesday! In this week’s Big I Buzz: Wisconsin lawmakers introduce a wave of mental health care legislation, and Progressive unveils a new initiative to support first-generation homebuyers.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Dozens of Mental Health Care Bills

Among several mental health-related bills introduced last week, Wisconsin lawmakers are proposing legislation that would require health insurance companies to cover mental health care visits. The proposal is part of a broader package heard by the Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention, which also includes increased school funding and workforce development grants.

However, the insurance-focused measures may face significant resistance. Similar efforts to expand insurance mandates in the state have struggled in the past, making the path forward uncertain. Read more here.

Progressive Launches Program to Empower First-Gen Home Buyers

Over the past 30 years, the median wealth gap between renters and homeowners has grown by 70%, according to the Urban Institute. This growing divide makes it harder for renters—especially first-generation buyers—to purchase a home and build long-term wealth. In response, Progressive Insurance has launched Open the House, a new program designed to guide and empower first-generation homebuyers. The initiative offers tools, resources, and financial literacy education to support buyers through the purchase process and help them remain in their homes long-term. Progressive says the program builds on its broader homeownership efforts, noting it contributed more than $7 million last year to help families become homeowners. Read more here.

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