2024 Elections
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VIDEO: Disabled voters should be able to vote privately like everyone else
Debra Cronmiller recently shared on UpNorthNews Radio that the State Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate drop boxes and the temporary injunction allowing accessible absentee ballots for voters with print disabilities are positive steps towards making voting more accessible. She emphasized the importance of ensuring everyone, including those with disabilities, can privately and independently mark their…
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A chief architect of Project 2025 is ready to shock Washington if Donald Trump wins a second term
A chief architect of Project 2025 — the controversial conservative blueprint to remake the federal government — Vought is likely to be appointed to a high-ranking post in a second Trump administration. And he’s been drafting a so-far secret “180-Day Transition Playbook” to speed the plan’s implementation to avoid a repeat of the chaotic start…
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VIDEO: Is this Wisconsin woman ready to see Kamala Harris elected?
Kamala Harris promises compassion over chaos in her campaign and leadership. That’s something that one western Wisconsin woman appreciates, as she describes the presumptive Democratic nominee as a “thoughtful and wise leader.” @upnorthnews Kamala Harris promises compassion over chaos in her campaign and leadership. That’s something that one western Wisconsin woman appreciates, as she describes…
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Voting by mail in Wisconsin: The do’s and don’ts
Voting absentee has increasingly become more common in recent years, but many voters may still have questions about it before the 2024 election.
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What Wisconsin needs to know about Tim Walz, our next-door neighbor and Kamala Harris’ running mate
As governor of Minnesota, Walz has made school lunches free for all students, created a paid family and medical leave program, increased public school funding, legalized recreational marijuana, made abortion a fundamental right under state law, and protected fans buying tickets online to see Taylor Swift.
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Project 2025 would take kids’ school lunch off the table in some Wisconsin schools
Today, families with tight food budgets in rural and low income districts can count on their kids getting two nutritious meals at school for free, thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration. Donald Trump’s Project 2025 calls for an end to that program, leaving millions of kids without food.
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Wisconsin Republicans have repeatedly tried to make it harder to vote since 2020
Several bills, or “tweaks,” according to state Sen. Joan Ballweg, were based on untrue claims of voter fraud and “irregularities,” and would have added extra burdens to the disabled, led to intimidation at polling places, and made election clerks vulnerable to prosecution.
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Poll worker 101: How to become one in Wisconsin
Those who want to become more involved in their community and contribute to a successful Election Day may be interested in becoming a poll worker this year.
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VIDEO: Wisconsin Man: ‘I think we’ve taken leadership for granted’
More countries are electing women to high political offices. The United Nations says about 30 have been serving as heads of state for the last couple of years and they’re earning praise for their innovative and effective leadership. David Jones of Eau Claire says women can offer fresh perspectives on challenges and says this is…
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The 3 biggest mistakes that Wisconsin voters make – and how to avoid them
Feeling lost or unprepared this election season? We’re highlighting three mistakes that Wisconsin voters often make – and how you can avoid them.
