People who need an ID to vote are encouraged to get it now
With just over two months until the November 8th election, voters are encouraged not to delay in obtaining the necessary identification. Most voters already have a photo ID to vote, like a driver … [Read more...]
New Voting Laws Publicly Applauded by Milwaukee Mayor
By Mrinal Gokhale Mayor Tom Barrett expressed contentment with Judge James Peterson and Judge Lynn Adelman’s decision to extend Wisconsin voting hours to evenings and weekends. This will … [Read more...]
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Sen. Lena Taylor Applauds Election Law Ruling
(MADISON) – On Friday, three separate federal courts issued significant election law rulings, including one in a Wisconsin case. In that case, a circuit court judge tossed out many election laws … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Representatives Ron Kind, Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan Call on Justice Department to Review Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law
Wisconsin Democrats urge review of voting requirements after news reports of significant barriers for many voters during recent election WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and U.S. … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Women League of Voters Analyzes United Nations Police Brutality Report
By Mrinal Gokhale Police brutality has been controversial in the United States during the past year. The United Nations Working Group of Experts visited the United State in January 2016, releasing … [Read more...]
To Reach Young Minority Voters About Election Rules, Milwaukee Group Goes Clubbing
Voting Rights Activists Worry Voter ID Law Will Trip Up Inexperienced Poll-Goers By Chuck Quirmbach Organizers in Milwaukee’s African-American community have been trying to spread the word … [Read more...]
Voters Must “Bring it to the Ballot” For the 2016 Election
By Karen Stokes Starting with the 2016 spring primary on February 16, Wisconsin voters must show acceptable photo ID in order to vote. Before 2003, not a single state required a person to … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Statement on Municipal IDs
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement in response to a legislative proposal that would prevent Milwaukee County from implementing its municipal … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Elections Just Days Away
By Srijan Sen The Wisconsin spring elections are less than a week away. On April 7, 2015 among other local official, state offices of Justice of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals Judge … [Read more...]