Voter ID confusion: People are getting in line for IDs they don't need
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You do not need a photo ID to vote in the upcoming November 4th election.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You do not need a photo ID to vote in the upcoming November 4th election.
First debate: Attorney general candidates spar over voter ID, same-sex marriage
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Wisconsin's attorney general hopefuls met at Marquette University Law School on Sunday, October 12th for their first debate.Republican Brad Schimel and Democrat Susan Happ squared off -- and discussed the state's biggest issues starting with same-sex marriage."From the beginning, I said that our ban on same-sex marriage, that is a ban I would not defend," said Happ."Wisconsin needs the be able to count on their lawyer to step up to the plate and defend our laws when they are under attack," said Schimel.On voter ID, Happ, the Jefferson County District Attorney, says the law creates realistic hurdles."This has been, in my view, a solution in search of a problem," said Happ.Schmiel, the Waukesha County District Attorney, says until the U.S. Supreme Court says otherwise, voter ID is constitutional."Of course the attorney general is going to continue to defend that if I'm the attorney general," said Schimel.A Marquette University Law School poll revealed most voters either haven't formed an opinion or haven't heard enough about either candidate in this race.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Wisconsin's attorney general hopefuls met at Marquette University Law School on Sunday, October 12th for their first debate.Republican Brad Schimel and Democrat Susan Happ squared off -- and discussed the state's biggest issues starting with same-sex marriage."From the beginning, I said that our ban on same-sex marriage, that is a ban I would not defend," said Happ."Wisconsin needs the be able to count on their lawyer to step up to the plate and defend our laws when they are under attack," said Schimel.On voter ID, Happ, the Jefferson County District Attorney, says the law creates realistic hurdles."This has been, in my view, a solution in search of a problem," said Happ.Schmiel, the Waukesha County District Attorney, says until the U.S. Supreme Court says otherwise, voter ID is constitutional."Of course the attorney general is going to continue to defend that if I'm the attorney general," said Schimel.A Marquette University Law School poll revealed most voters either haven't formed an opinion or haven't heard enough about either candidate in this race.
"We have to implement the law of the day:" Changes in Voter ID forces Election Officials to adjust
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With the photo ID requirement halted for the November election, clerks and election officials are scrambling to adjust -- again.Many municipalities have already spent a lot of time and money to implement the new law, and the Election Commission has been busy.Members met early Friday morning to sort out what they need to backtrack on, what needs to be changed, and they are busy sending out absentee ballots.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With the photo ID requirement halted for the November election, clerks and election officials are scrambling to adjust -- again.Many municipalities have already spent a lot of time and money to implement the new law, and the Election Commission has been busy.Members met early Friday morning to sort out what they need to backtrack on, what needs to be changed, and they are busy sending out absentee ballots.
Voter ID ruling from U.S. Supreme Court elicits strong reaction
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Reaction is pouring in after Thursday night's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court which put Wisconsin's voter ID law on hold.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Reaction is pouring in after Thursday night's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court which put Wisconsin's voter ID law on hold.
“Bring It to the Ballot:" G.A.B. launches statewide campaign to educate voters on photo ID requirements
MADISON (WITI) – The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board has launched a statewide “Bring It to the Ballot” multimedia campaign to educate Wisconsin residents about the voter photo ID law that will be in effect for the November 4 General Election.“Now that the voter photo ID requirement is back in place, we need to remind voters to bring their IDs to the polling place.
MADISON (WITI) – The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board has launched a statewide “Bring It to the Ballot” multimedia campaign to educate Wisconsin residents about the voter photo ID law that will be in effect for the November 4 General Election.“Now that the voter photo ID requirement is back in place, we need to remind voters to bring their IDs to the polling place.
THE LATEST: Voter ID opponents ask for emergency stay
MADISON (AP) — Opponents of Wisconsin's voter photo identification law want a federal appeals court to stay a ruling declaring the mandate constitutional.A three-judge panel from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the law was valid.
MADISON (AP) — Opponents of Wisconsin's voter photo identification law want a federal appeals court to stay a ruling declaring the mandate constitutional.A three-judge panel from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the law was valid.
"At least in Wisconsin, this issue is done:" Same-sex couples who fought for marriage rejoice
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court Monday, October 6th: It is staying out of the same-sex marriage debate — at least for now — rejecting requests from five states to immediately review their bans that prohibit gay and lesbian couples from civil wedlock.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court Monday, October 6th: It is staying out of the same-sex marriage debate — at least for now — rejecting requests from five states to immediately review their bans that prohibit gay and lesbian couples from civil wedlock.
Mayor Barrett, members of Common Council kick off voter ID social media campaign
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Mayor Tom Barrett and members of the Milwaukee Common Council gathered Monday morning, October 6th to launch a new social media campaigned aimed at spreading awareness of the new voter ID regulations that will be enforced during the upcoming November elections.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Mayor Tom Barrett and members of the Milwaukee Common Council gathered Monday morning, October 6th to launch a new social media campaigned aimed at spreading awareness of the new voter ID regulations that will be enforced during the upcoming November elections.
Federal appeals court rules in favor of Wisconsin's requirement that voters show photo ID
MADISON (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that Wisconsin's requirement for voters to show photo identification at the polls is constitutional.The ruling Monday, October 6th from a three-judge panel of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is not surprising given that the court last month lifted an injunction blocking enforcement of the law hours after hearing arguments in the case.That allowed state elections officials to begin preparing for the new requirement while opponents continued their legal fight.The American Civil Liberties Union and the Advancement Project on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and block the law from taking effect for the Nov. 4 election.The appeals court ruled Monday that Wisconsin's law did not violate the U.S. Constitution, as a federal judge in Milwaukee had declared.Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen issued this statement on the ruling:
MADISON (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that Wisconsin's requirement for voters to show photo identification at the polls is constitutional.The ruling Monday, October 6th from a three-judge panel of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is not surprising given that the court last month lifted an injunction blocking enforcement of the law hours after hearing arguments in the case.That allowed state elections officials to begin preparing for the new requirement while opponents continued their legal fight.The American Civil Liberties Union and the Advancement Project on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and block the law from taking effect for the Nov. 4 election.The appeals court ruled Monday that Wisconsin's law did not violate the U.S. Constitution, as a federal judge in Milwaukee had declared.Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen issued this statement on the ruling:
Working to help voters navigate voter ID law: Group launches free "Got ID Wisconsin?" program
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – "Our Democracy 2020" has launched "Got ID Wisconsin?" -- a free program to assist voters in navigating the new photo ID law.The program has a website, toll free telephone number, educational materials and a sign-up for rides to the DMV for anyone in need of a free photo ID for voting purposes.The program is staffed by a team of six local Wisconsinites who are well versed on the new photo ID law and can field and follow up on any questions.“All the details can be overwhelming and most voters are still unaware of restrictions in the last year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – "Our Democracy 2020" has launched "Got ID Wisconsin?" -- a free program to assist voters in navigating the new photo ID law.The program has a website, toll free telephone number, educational materials and a sign-up for rides to the DMV for anyone in need of a free photo ID for voting purposes.The program is staffed by a team of six local Wisconsinites who are well versed on the new photo ID law and can field and follow up on any questions.“All the details can be overwhelming and most voters are still unaware of restrictions in the last year.
Legislature's budget panel approves $461,000 for voter ID spending
MADISON (AP) — The leaders of the Legislature's budget committee have told Wisconsin's elections board to go ahead and spend about $461,000 to educate voters about the voter identification law before the Nov. 4 election.State Sen.
MADISON (AP) — The leaders of the Legislature's budget committee have told Wisconsin's elections board to go ahead and spend about $461,000 to educate voters about the voter identification law before the Nov. 4 election.State Sen.
Vader ready to vote? Madison gets creative in mission to inform voters
MADISON (WITI) -- Three public service announcements began airing in Dane County on Friday, October 3rd.
MADISON (WITI) -- Three public service announcements began airing in Dane County on Friday, October 3rd.
Supreme Court asked to block Wisconsin voter ID Iaw
WASHINGTON (WITI/AP) — Opponents of Wisconsin's voter identification law are asking the Supreme Court to keep officials from enforcing it in the November election.Legal papers filed Thursday, October 2nd with the Supreme Court say there's not enough time to implement new ID requirements in the five weeks before the election.A federal judge struck down the law last spring -- saying it's unconstitutional.
WASHINGTON (WITI/AP) — Opponents of Wisconsin's voter identification law are asking the Supreme Court to keep officials from enforcing it in the November election.Legal papers filed Thursday, October 2nd with the Supreme Court say there's not enough time to implement new ID requirements in the five weeks before the election.A federal judge struck down the law last spring -- saying it's unconstitutional.
"We need to remind voters:" GAB asks for $460K for campaign to educate voters on Voter ID Law
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board has asked the Legislature to release $460,800 in already-appropriated funds for a statewide TV, radio and online campaign to educate voters about the Voter ID Law that will be in effect for the November 4th general election.“Now that voter photo ID is back in place, we need to remind voters to bring their IDs to the polling place,” said Kevin Kennedy, Wisconsin’s chief election official. “We also need to let people know how they can get a free state ID for voting, even if they don’t have their birth certificate.”The “Bring It to the Ballot” multimedia ad campaign that ran briefly in early 2012 is updated and ready to go, but needs funding to get on the air, said Kennedy, director and general counsel of the G.A.B.“The campaign’s message is that most people already have the ID they need to vote,” Kennedy said. “If they don’t have one, they can get a free ID for voting at the DMV, even if they don’t have some documents like a birth certificate.”The campaign is designed to raise awareness and encourage the public to go to a website (BringIt.Wisconsin.gov) where they can learn more about what IDs are acceptable and how they can get a free ID if they need one for voting.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board has asked the Legislature to release $460,800 in already-appropriated funds for a statewide TV, radio and online campaign to educate voters about the Voter ID Law that will be in effect for the November 4th general election.“Now that voter photo ID is back in place, we need to remind voters to bring their IDs to the polling place,” said Kevin Kennedy, Wisconsin’s chief election official. “We also need to let people know how they can get a free state ID for voting, even if they don’t have their birth certificate.”The “Bring It to the Ballot” multimedia ad campaign that ran briefly in early 2012 is updated and ready to go, but needs funding to get on the air, said Kennedy, director and general counsel of the G.A.B.“The campaign’s message is that most people already have the ID they need to vote,” Kennedy said. “If they don’t have one, they can get a free ID for voting at the DMV, even if they don’t have some documents like a birth certificate.”The campaign is designed to raise awareness and encourage the public to go to a website (BringIt.Wisconsin.gov) where they can learn more about what IDs are acceptable and how they can get a free ID if they need one for voting.
State Legislature's budget panel to consider voter ID
MADISON (AP) — The Legislature's budget committee plans to meet Tuesday to consider a request to spend about $461,000 to educate voters about the voter identification law before the Nov. 4 election.The Joint Finance Committee announced the meeting date on Wednesday.
MADISON (AP) — The Legislature's budget committee plans to meet Tuesday to consider a request to spend about $461,000 to educate voters about the voter identification law before the Nov. 4 election.The Joint Finance Committee announced the meeting date on Wednesday.
Request for rehearing in voter ID case rejected
MADISON (AP) — The full 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals will not rehear the case challenging Wisconsin's voter identification law.The court on Friday said that it was equally divided on whether to take up a request to reconsider a Sept. 12 decision allowing for the law to be implemented.The original decision was reached by a three-judge panel.
MADISON (AP) — The full 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals will not rehear the case challenging Wisconsin's voter identification law.The court on Friday said that it was equally divided on whether to take up a request to reconsider a Sept. 12 decision allowing for the law to be implemented.The original decision was reached by a three-judge panel.
County Board unanimously approves resolution to transport residents to the DMV for photo IDs
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Supervisor Khalif Rainey is applauding the Milwaukee County Board for unanimously passing his resolution authorizing county transportation services to transport without charge county residents to Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) service locations so that they can obtain government-issued photo identification required for voting under the recently-reinstated voter ID law.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Supervisor Khalif Rainey is applauding the Milwaukee County Board for unanimously passing his resolution authorizing county transportation services to transport without charge county residents to Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) service locations so that they can obtain government-issued photo identification required for voting under the recently-reinstated voter ID law.
Group calls on DOT to extend hours at all DMV locations so voters can get their IDs
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin's voter ID law has been reinstated, and that means voters will need to provide a photo ID when casting their vote in the general election on November 4th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin's voter ID law has been reinstated, and that means voters will need to provide a photo ID when casting their vote in the general election on November 4th.
Special IDs, free of charge: College campuses working to help students who want to vote
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are six weeks left until voters hit the polls in the November 4th general election, and now, colleges are preparing special ID cards for students to use at the polls.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are six weeks left until voters hit the polls in the November 4th general election, and now, colleges are preparing special ID cards for students to use at the polls.
Different kind of preaching at Milwaukee-area churches: Educating potential voters on voter ID law
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A different kind of preaching took place at Milwaukee-area churches on Sunday morning, September 21st.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A different kind of preaching took place at Milwaukee-area churches on Sunday morning, September 21st.