Senate Committee advances several elections bills

Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022

The Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform voted by paper ballot today to pass a group of election-related bills in response to election integrity concerns following the 2020 presidential election. The package of bills includes legislation to prohibit election officials from accepting private money to fund elections, fine voters who falsely claim indefinitely confined status on absentee ballot applications and require the Wisconsin Elections Commission to submit documents and communications for municipal clerks to the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules. Senate Bills 934, 936, 938, 939, 941, 942 and 943 passed 3-2 along party lines. Senate Bills

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WED PM Update: Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Brostrom passing on Supreme Court bid

Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Ellen Brostrom is passing on a bid for her mom Pat Roggensack’s seat on the state Supreme Court when it’s up next year. WisPolitics.com obtained an email that Brostrom sent supporters notifying them she had decided against a bid. “It’s not going to fly,” Brostrom wrote. “I will not be getting the s… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me  

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Interview: Lucas as mayor would focus on combatting crime, addressing racial disparities

Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022

Addressing violent crime, car thefts and racial disparities would be some of Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas’s priorities should voters elect him to be Milwaukee’s next mayor. Lucas said he wants to work with community members and get the police “on its toes” working hard to reduce violent crime in Milwaukee. The 63 year-old who grew up in the Hillside housing projects on Milwaukee’s northw… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Interview: Griffin seeks to address root causes to reduce crime in Milwaukee

Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022

Ieshuh Griffin would address a lack of community resources and opportunities she says is behind much of Milwaukee’s crime problem should she be elected mayor.. To address the city’s crime problem, the Milwaukee activist said she wants to offer additional community resources to give Milwaukeeans more outlets and opportunities so they don’t turn to crime in the first place. The Milwaukee north side native added she wants to address long-term employment, economic development, juvenile justice and senior services. Griffin said she also wants to bring job training, counseling and other community resources to help people make better decisions. “A lot

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Senate Committee advances several elections bills

Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022

The Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform voted by paper ballot today to pass a group of election-related bills in response to election integrity concerns following the 2020 presidential election. The package of bills includes legislation to prohibit election officials from accepting private money to fund elections, fine voters

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