Last Tuesday the 2nd of April was the spring election. It was clear based on the referenda questions on ballots throughout Wisconsin that something isn’t right. Headlines throughout the past year proclaimed Wisconsin had a record surplus, but our ballots painted a different story of our state’s
On April 4, 2024, Dunn County Clerk Andrew Mercil presented a program on the new Wisconsin legislative maps and the challenges this will cause for the state, and particularly in Dunn County. His presentation was part of the general meeting of the League of Women Voters of the Greater Chippewa Valley
Returns are still coming in in Dunn County but we do have some final unofficial totals to report:
District 1
Tim Lauffer 254 (uncontested)
District 2
Patrick John Breslin 239
Heather Seburn 155
District 3
Vaughn Hedlund 286 (uncontested)
District 4
Ronald P. Score 201 (uncontested
There have been no significant election issues so far today according to Meagan Wolfe of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. They are keeping an eye on the possible bad weather coming in some parts of the state.
She reminded voters that they must be in line by 8 PM to vote and must have an acceptable
It is election time in Wisconsin on Tuesday. You may have questions, and we will try to answer them.
Where do I vote?
You can see where your polling place is by going to the State Election Commission website at myvote.wi.gov.
What is on my ballot?
In general, you will be voting in the primary for
by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
March 29, 2024
Gov Tony Evers, who took action on over 50 bills Friday, rejected Republican proposals including bills that would have loosened school licensing requirements, required the establishment of a statewide wolf population goal and cut income taxes.
He
by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
March 20, 2024
On Wednesday, a proposed rule on the conduct of election observers in polling places moved one step closer to taking effect.
The six-member Wisconsin Elections Commission voted to finalize the
Not even a cup of coffee.
Wisconsin has strict lobbying laws
In the five years since taking office, Governor Evers has offered appointments ranging from cabinet secretaries to numerous boards and commissions for confirmation in the Wisconsin State Senate. The Republican-controlled senate has rejected 21 total appointments from the Governor.
The 21 appointments
by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
March 20, 2024
Rebecca Cooke jokes that she’s been running for Congress for three and a half years. After finishing in second place, 8 points behind state Sen. Brad Pfaff in the district’s crowded 2022 Democratic primary, Cooke is trying to win the seat back for
