Stories tagged: "local govt"


Wisconsin Ballots Ready to Send
Here Are Two More Wisconsin Examples About the Importance of Voting

After thousands of ballots were cast, a city council race in Madison ended in a tie—and one in Milwaukee resulted in a near-tie.

A light dusting of snow is seen on and around the state Capitol in Madison as the Wisconsin Legislature begins its new session on Jan. 4, 2021. (Photo by Jessica VanEgeren)
Republicans May Have a Majority in the Legislature, but Democrats Have a Record of Getting Things Done 

GOP lawmakers want to use the state’s $6.6 billion surplus on tax cuts for the wealthy, but Gov. Tony Evers and Biden’s targeted investments saved the economy during the pandemic and are opening new opportunities in the future.

Colorado Springs-Shooting
Conservatives in St. Croix County Want to Reaffirm Their Constitutional Oath—But Just the Part About Guns

The county board may vote to join at least 20 other counties and several local government boards in passing gun-related measures rooted in politically-inspired paranoia, making it harder to stop the next mass shooting.

In this screen image from a TV ad, Kohler Deputy Clerk Cindi Gamb, Town of Neenah Clerk Ellen Skreke, and Cobb Clerk Lisa Riley talk about the trustworthiness earned by more than 1,800 municipal clerks in Wisconsin to administer elections that are secure and accurate. The ad is a joint effort by the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin Counties Association, and Wisconsin Towns Association.
Local Clerks in a New Ad Campaign Emphasize the Trust We Place in Our Neighbors to Run Elections

“Big Lie” accusations would have to overcome 1,800 municipal clerks and many more local volunteers.

The east entrance to the Wisconsin state Capitol on February 8, 2022. (Photo by Pat Kreitlow)
Tax Rebates, Local Services, Skateboard Parks—Lot of Ideas for Budget Surplus

Gov. Evers proposes checks and education, Republicans want to wait until 2023, but a research group suggests local governments should benefit.

Voters cast their ballots last November at the Zwingli United Church of Christ in the Dane County community of Paoli. (Photo by Andy Manis/Getty Images)
Election Day Is Here: Local Offices and State Education Leader Among the Contests

Polls are open until 8 p.m. for spring non-partisan races and two special elections to fill vacant seats in the state Legislature.

Wausau protest march
Cities Across Wisconsin Attempt Police Reform. Here’s How They’re Doing.

Where the march for social justice confronts the hurdles of forming new policy.