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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Inc. and League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Fund, Inc.
122 State Street, Suite 201A
Madison, WI 53703-2500
Phone: (608) 256-0827
Fax: (608) 256-1761

Email: lwvwisconsin(at)lwvwi.org

 

 

 

News & Events

 

Redistricting proposal reduces imbalance in representation

02/02/2010

The League is supporting AJR 63, which excludes incarcerated, disenfranchised felons from the population count for the purposes of apportionment and redistricting. We would prefer that the U.S. Census Bureau count these individuals in their home districts, but it is too late for that. To build a redistricting plan with concentrations of disenfranchised citizens in a few districts results in an "inflated" level of representation for other residents of those districts. The representatives of those districts have a smaller constituency to hold them accountable in elections. AJR 63 is an important step in achieving equal representation for all citizens in our state. Read our statement here: Support AJR 63 redistricting.pdf


Candidates' Answers: Wisconsin Court of Appeals, Dist. 4

VOTE ON FEBRUARY 16!

The League of Women Voters asked key questions of candidates for Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District 4 (southwest/south central Wisconsin; see map).  Read about the Court of Appeals here and the candidates' answers here. 

  

New bill promotes renewable energy

01/10/2010

Here is a summary of the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) - SB 450/AB 649 - as it relates to League of Women Voters of Wisconsin positions. icon Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) summary.pdf

 

Wisconsin League Update

01/26/2010

1. Two Supreme Court decisions in one day strike blows at democracy

2. Legislative committees hold hearings for Clean Energy Jobs bill

Read about it here.

 

2010 Census is recruiting for thousands of jobs in Wisconsin

12/08/2009.  The U.S. Census Bureau recently announced that 48,000 people are now being recruited across the State of Wisconsin to work as census takers for the 2010 Census between December, 2009 and June, 2010. Tests for these positions—which pay between $11.50 and $15 per hour—are taking place through January at locations throughout the state. Testing times and locations across Wisconsin are available by calling, toll free, 1-866-861-2010. More information about the positions, including application forms and a practice test, are available at the 2010 Census website: www.2010censusjobs.govicon Wisconsin Census Jobs Fact Sheet

 

League supports interest caps on payday loans

The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Fund supports the approval of the Predatory Lending Consumer Protection Act (AB 392) which caps interest rates on small dollar loans to 36% APR.  The League will testify in support of AB 392 at the October 7, 2009 joint hearing of the Assembly Committees on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection.  Read our press release.

 

 

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The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI), a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

 

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Current State Program:

  • Climate Change/ Sustainability Task Force
  • Universal/ Affordable Health Care Reform Task Force 
  • Supreme Court Judicial Selection Study

Informational resources will be available on the Studies and Projects page.