In a big win for election integrity, a Waukesha County Judge on Wednesday issued a ruling confirming what should have been clear to the Wisconsin Elections Commission years ago: it’s not legal for local clerks to cure — or fill in information — on absentee ballot envelopes.
Data shows religion can influence voters’ position on abortion — and perhaps on GOP candidate for governor Tim Michels.
The ZuckerBuckers who mucked up Wisconsin elections and ducked mainstream media scrutiny
In an intense election season, debates about criminal justice reform often get heated. But it’s important to remember that supporters of bail reform initiatives have been motivated by a desire to promote both safety and fairness.
With citizens roiled in controversy, vague political answers won’t do.
Individuals in same-sex and interracial marriages need, and should have, the confidence that their marriages are legal.
With the conclusion of the August partisan primary election in Wisconsin on August 9th, the nominees for the Wisconsin Assembly and State Senate have been determined for the upcoming November 8th general election. Democratic, Republican and Independent candidates for the
The best way to help people earn more, especially those on the lowest rungs of the income ladder, is to not break off the rungs they’re climbing.
The Wisconsin senator’s populist campaign goes against his record, including his princely favors for billionaire friends.
Unless Democrats can bring themselves to show respect for people in the heartland who used to vote for Democrats but stopped some time ago, they will make little headway with them regardless of how beneficial their policies might be to those populations.
As important as the Pentagon Papers, released docs expose an “army of federal censorship bureaucrats”
MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, September 6, the Committee on Personnel unanimously recommended for adoption a resolution authored by Supervisor Peter Burgelis recognizing the progress Milwaukee County has made as an organization in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. It also encourages further support for an approach recognizing the effects of
MADISON, WI–Today, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin’s executive director, Debra Cronmiller, issued the following statement in response to the White vs. WEC decision to prevent clerks from filling in incomplete addresses on witness certificates. “The League of Women
Last week, Tim Michels came under fire for using his and his wife’s personal foundation to fund radical anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ groups. Now, new reporting is showing exactly where some of Tim Michels’ $200,000 in donations to radical anti-abortion groups is going,
Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) announced another round of statewide Democracy Defenders, the second in a series within our 2022 Democracy Targets. The full list is available here. The NDRC’s newly-expanded electoral program is shining a spotlight
Sept. 13: WisPolitics.com luncheon on administering fall elections Join us on Sept. 13 for a WisPolitics.com luncheon at The Madison Club. This event will look at administering fall elections with State Sen. Kathy Bernier, R-Chippewa Falls, the outgoing chair of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target before they shoot and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season. Archery and crossbow deer seasons will soon be underway. Elk
Platteville City Manager Adam Ruechel was appointed to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Board of Directors bringing his experience in local government to the statewide governing body. The League is comprised of more than 600 members, representing both small and large
MADISON – Wisconsin’s leading education, policy and advocacy organizations – including Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – announced on Thursday the formation of an unprecedented coalition to empower parents and expand educational opportunities for students. The newly formed Wisconsin Coalition
Message from Libby Sobic: “I am proud to co-chair this coalition and feel honored to work with so many organizations that are dedicated to improving Wisconsin education and advancing a reform agenda that will ensure every child has access to
In a big win for election integrity, a Waukesha County Judge on Wednesday issued a ruling confirming what should have been clear to the Wisconsin Elections Commission years ago: it’s not legal for local clerks to cure — or fill in information — on absentee ballot envelopes.
Data shows religion can influence voters’ position on abortion — and perhaps on GOP candidate for governor Tim Michels.
The ZuckerBuckers who mucked up Wisconsin elections and ducked mainstream media scrutiny
In an intense election season, debates about criminal justice reform often get heated. But it’s important to remember that supporters of bail reform initiatives have been motivated by a desire to promote both safety and fairness.
With citizens roiled in controversy, vague political answers won’t do.
Individuals in same-sex and interracial marriages need, and should have, the confidence that their marriages are legal.
With the conclusion of the August partisan primary election in Wisconsin on August 9th, the nominees for the Wisconsin Assembly and State Senate have been determined for the upcoming November 8th general election. Democratic, Republican and Independent candidates for the Wisconsin Legislature will now make their case to the voters
The best way to help people earn more, especially those on the lowest rungs of the income ladder, is to not break off the rungs they’re climbing.
The Wisconsin senator’s populist campaign goes against his record, including his princely favors for billionaire friends.
Unless Democrats can bring themselves to show respect for people in the heartland who used to vote for Democrats but stopped some time ago, they will make little headway with them regardless of how beneficial their policies might be to those populations.
As important as the Pentagon Papers, released docs expose an “army of federal censorship bureaucrats”
MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, September 6, the Committee on Personnel unanimously recommended for adoption a resolution authored by Supervisor Peter Burgelis recognizing the progress Milwaukee County has made as an organization in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. It also encourages further support for an approach recognizing the effects of intersectionality on individuals facing discrimination and promotes intentional LGBTQ+ inclusivity
MADISON, WI–Today, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin’s executive director, Debra Cronmiller, issued the following statement in response to the White vs. WEC decision to prevent clerks from filling in incomplete addresses on witness certificates. “The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is very disappointed for Wisconsin absentee voters
Last week, Tim Michels came under fire for using his and his wife’s personal foundation to fund radical anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ groups. Now, new reporting is showing exactly where some of Tim Michels’ $200,000 in donations to radical anti-abortion groups is going, and what it’s being used for. The Wisconsin Examiner reports
Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) announced another round of statewide Democracy Defenders, the second in a series within our 2022 Democracy Targets. The full list is available here. The NDRC’s newly-expanded electoral program is shining a spotlight on races that are essential to safeguarding our democracy in
Sept. 13: WisPolitics.com luncheon on administering fall elections Join us on Sept. 13 for a WisPolitics.com luncheon at The Madison Club. This event will look at administering fall elections with State Sen. Kathy Bernier, R-Chippewa Falls, the outgoing chair of the Senate Elections Committee; Meagan Wolfe, administrator of the Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target before they shoot and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season. Archery and crossbow deer seasons will soon be underway. Elk sometimes venture outside of the elk management zones, especially during
Platteville City Manager Adam Ruechel was appointed to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Board of Directors bringing his experience in local government to the statewide governing body. The League is comprised of more than 600 members, representing both small and large cities and villages in rural and urban Wisconsin. “I can’t
MADISON – Wisconsin’s leading education, policy and advocacy organizations – including Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – announced on Thursday the formation of an unprecedented coalition to empower parents and expand educational opportunities for students. The newly formed Wisconsin Coalition for Education Freedom includes seven leading groups that have a
Message from Libby Sobic: “I am proud to co-chair this coalition and feel honored to work with so many organizations that are dedicated to improving Wisconsin education and advancing a reform agenda that will ensure every child has access to a high-quality education.” The News: The newly formed Wisconsin Coalition