Lack of Local Choices May Fuel Low Voter Turnout
Mar. 19, 2018
The lack of contested races for local government offices may be one reason why turnout for spring elections in Wisconsin is typically much lower than in the fall.
The lack of contested races for local government offices may be one reason why turnout for spring elections in Wisconsin is typically much lower than in the fall.
Wisconsin’s nonpartisan spring elections tend to be low turnout affairs. About one-fourth as many eligible voters make it to spring polls as in the fall.
The Driftless Wisconsin Wine & Cheese Trail welcomes its travelers to enjoy Wisconsin’s agritourism industry by taking in the region’s stunning views and delicious wines and cheeses.
With the upcoming state Supreme Court race next month and big fall races for governor and U.S. Senate, some other contests like attorney general are chugging along without much attention.
Mike Haas, who came under fire from Senate Republicans, will be easing out of his job as the top administrator at the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
With the Rock River at its heart, the city of Beloit is a lively, community-oriented city that simultaneously radiates country charm and urban flair.
Property taxes in Wisconsin’s 10 largest cities show how changes are not uniform across the state. The average statewide property tax rate fell 0.6 percent.
Taken together, these cases provide a disturbing reminder that the public’s right to know is under constant attack—and that defending it requires constant vigilance.
Wisconsin’s relatively high residential property taxes are driven by a variety of factors, including the state’s constitutional “uniformity clause,” which requires all properties to be taxed at the same rate.
Most of us have probably driven through or past Tomah on road trips, but you’re sure to be surprised by what awaits when you get off the interstate.