Governor-elect Tony Evers, Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes and their transition teams have announced budget listening sessions throughout Wisconsin this week and next. We encourage local Leagues and individual members to take the opportunity to speak about what priorities they have for the 2019-2020 state budget.  

LWVWI is preparing a statement for local League leaders to present on behalf of the state League. We will share the statement on our website as a reference for anyone to use.

Wisconsin citizens interested in attending a budget session may register online at the links listed below.

December 11, 4:30PM-6:00PM: Green Bay, University of Wisconsin Green Bay, Phoenix Room. 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, WI 54311. Register for Green Bay session at this Green Bay link.

December 12, 12:00PM-1:30PM: Wausau, Wausau Labor Temple. 318 South Third Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401. Register for the Wausau session at this Wausau link.

December 18, 12:00PM-1:30PM: La Crosse, American Legion Post 52. 711 6th St South, La Crosse, WI 54601. Register for the La Crosse session at this La Crosse link.

December 19, 4:30PM-6:00PM: Milwaukee, United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County Volunteer Center. 200 West Pleasant Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212. Register for the Milwaukee session at this Milwaukee link.

Thanks for all your interest and action in the final weeks of the year around state government. It’s excellent to hear from so many and see all your work to engage with your democracy and hold elected officials accountable.

Also, according to reports today, the extraordinary bills have not yet reached Governor Walker’s desk. Contact Walker to encourage him to veto these bills.