Compiled by Courier Staff Mandela Barnes announced on Tuesday, April 10, that he would be entering the race for State Representative in Wisconsin’s 11th Assembly District. Barnes, a local community organizer was accompanied by multiple elected officials, religious leaders, neighbors and friends when he made his announcement at a press conference held in front of [...]

By Lynda L. Jones Ieshuh Griffin, an independent candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly says that she plans to stay on course and concentrate on running for the 10th District seat despite the controversy that has taken on a life of itself surrounding her ballot statement of purpose. Candidates who run as independents are allowed [...]

State Representative Annette Polly Williams surprised many this past weekend with her announcement of retiring from public office. Rep. Williams released a statement on Saturday, May 22 that she will not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. After 30 years of service to the people of Wisconsin, she said that she feels that it [...]