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

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. 

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.  Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) summary.pdf

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.

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.gov.   Wisconsin Census Jobs Fact Sheet

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.