"There are a lot of unknowns:" Voter ID in effect, and there's not much time left before Nov. 4th!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Election day is coming up quickly!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Election day is coming up quickly!
Pressure builds: Wisconsin given deadline to respond on voter ID
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin officials have until Tuesday to respond to a request that a federal appeals court reconsider its decision to reinstate a requirement that voters show photo identification at the polls.The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals set the deadline to respond on Wednesday, hours after opponents of the law asked for a new hearing.Last week a three-judge panel on the appeals court allowed for reinstatement of the law, so voters will have to present photo identification on Nov. 4.
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin officials have until Tuesday to respond to a request that a federal appeals court reconsider its decision to reinstate a requirement that voters show photo identification at the polls.The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals set the deadline to respond on Wednesday, hours after opponents of the law asked for a new hearing.Last week a three-judge panel on the appeals court allowed for reinstatement of the law, so voters will have to present photo identification on Nov. 4.
Gov. Walker, Burke deadlocked in latest Marquette University Law School poll
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new Marquette Law School Poll finds Republican Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new Marquette Law School Poll finds Republican Gov.
Will it cause chaos in November? Some concerned voter ID decision has come too last minute
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A federal appeals court on Friday, September 12th reinstated Wisconsin's voter ID law, and now, municipalities across the state are trying to prepare for a November 4th election in which photo identification will be required.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A federal appeals court on Friday, September 12th reinstated Wisconsin's voter ID law, and now, municipalities across the state are trying to prepare for a November 4th election in which photo identification will be required.
Voter ID: Absentee ballot recipients will need to show identification
MADISON (WITI) — Wisconsin voters who requested absentee ballots will have to present copies of their photo identification to have those ballots counted.
MADISON (WITI) — Wisconsin voters who requested absentee ballots will have to present copies of their photo identification to have those ballots counted.
Voter ID Law reinstated, and now, election officials scrambling ahead of the November 4th election
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin's Voter ID Law was reinstated by a federal court late last week, and now, local election officials are scrambling to figure things out just 50 days before voters head to the polls.A three-judge panel with the federal appeals court in Chicago essentially reinstated Wisconsin's Voter ID Law, saying: "The State of Wisconsin may, if it wishes enforce the photo ID requirement in this November`s elections" -- adding that the Wisconsin law is "materially identical to Indiana`s photo ID statute, which the Supreme Court held valid.""It wasn't surprising.
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin's Voter ID Law was reinstated by a federal court late last week, and now, local election officials are scrambling to figure things out just 50 days before voters head to the polls.A three-judge panel with the federal appeals court in Chicago essentially reinstated Wisconsin's Voter ID Law, saying: "The State of Wisconsin may, if it wishes enforce the photo ID requirement in this November`s elections" -- adding that the Wisconsin law is "materially identical to Indiana`s photo ID statute, which the Supreme Court held valid.""It wasn't surprising.
You'll have to show ID at the polls on November 4th, so what forms of ID are acceptable?
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin residents will have to show photo identification to vote Nov. 4th after an appeals court on Friday, September 12th ruled the state's photo voter ID law can go into effect.Here's a look at the forms of ID that are acceptable:— Wisconsin driver's license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended.— Wisconsin identification card issued by the Department of Transportation.— Military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed service.— U.S. passport.— Certificate of naturalization issued within two years of the election.— A driving receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT, which is valid for 60 days.— An identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT, which is valid for 60 days.— An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin.— A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that says the date it was issued, bears the student's signature and is good for only two years.
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin residents will have to show photo identification to vote Nov. 4th after an appeals court on Friday, September 12th ruled the state's photo voter ID law can go into effect.Here's a look at the forms of ID that are acceptable:— Wisconsin driver's license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended.— Wisconsin identification card issued by the Department of Transportation.— Military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed service.— U.S. passport.— Certificate of naturalization issued within two years of the election.— A driving receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT, which is valid for 60 days.— An identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT, which is valid for 60 days.— An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin.— A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that says the date it was issued, bears the student's signature and is good for only two years.
Wisconsin ID law may impact November election
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With Wisconsin's ID law back in play, many are now wondering about its impact on the November election.Governor Scott Walker says the state's voter ID requirement is a major victory for Wisconsinites."It is easy to vote now in this state, but hard to cheat!" said Walker.It's been a long and winding path for voter ID.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With Wisconsin's ID law back in play, many are now wondering about its impact on the November election.Governor Scott Walker says the state's voter ID requirement is a major victory for Wisconsinites."It is easy to vote now in this state, but hard to cheat!" said Walker.It's been a long and winding path for voter ID.
Federal appeals court orders Wisconsin's voter ID law to be reinstated
CHICAGO/MILWAUKEE (AP/WITI) — A federal appeals court has reinstated Wisconsin's voter photo identification law.U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman struck the law down as unconstitutional in April, saying it unfairly burdens poor and minority voters who may lack such identification.
CHICAGO/MILWAUKEE (AP/WITI) — A federal appeals court has reinstated Wisconsin's voter photo identification law.U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman struck the law down as unconstitutional in April, saying it unfairly burdens poor and minority voters who may lack such identification.
Governor Walker approves new voter ID process
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
Election Day is approaching! What voters should know about registration, absentee ballot mailings
MADISON (WITI) -- As Election Day approaches on November 4th, another wave of voter registration and absentee ballot mailings have begun arriving in Wisconsin voters’ mailboxes.The Government Accountability Board advises voters that their best sources of information about voter registration and absentee voting are their local clerks and MyVote.WI.gov, not mailings from political parties and independent groups.As in previous election years, the G.A.B.
MADISON (WITI) -- As Election Day approaches on November 4th, another wave of voter registration and absentee ballot mailings have begun arriving in Wisconsin voters’ mailboxes.The Government Accountability Board advises voters that their best sources of information about voter registration and absentee voting are their local clerks and MyVote.WI.gov, not mailings from political parties and independent groups.As in previous election years, the G.A.B.
DMV, Department of Health Services team up to help folks get ID cards for voting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin DOT's Department of Motor Vehicles and the state's Department of Health Services Vital Records Office have teamed up to put a new process in place that will help citizens get a state identification card for voting without paying government fees.The agencies are initiating the process to assist people who don’t have the required birth certificates or other underlying documents that are required for a state ID card.Typically, these customers would need to pay a fee to obtain the documentation.Starting on Monday, September 15th, the DMV and the DHS will work together to provide a free verification process.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin DOT's Department of Motor Vehicles and the state's Department of Health Services Vital Records Office have teamed up to put a new process in place that will help citizens get a state identification card for voting without paying government fees.The agencies are initiating the process to assist people who don’t have the required birth certificates or other underlying documents that are required for a state ID card.Typically, these customers would need to pay a fee to obtain the documentation.Starting on Monday, September 15th, the DMV and the DHS will work together to provide a free verification process.
Date is set: U.S. Supreme Court adds Wisconsin same-sex marriage case to September 29th agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has formally added gay marriage cases to the justices' agenda for their closed-door conference on Sept. 29.The action Wednesday does not mean that the court will decide that day to hear state appeals of lower court rulings that struck down bans on same-sex marriage.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has formally added gay marriage cases to the justices' agenda for their closed-door conference on Sept. 29.The action Wednesday does not mean that the court will decide that day to hear state appeals of lower court rulings that struck down bans on same-sex marriage.
Marquette Law School Poll: Nearly a dead heat between Gov. Walker, Mary Burke
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – A new Marquette Law School Poll finds Republican Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – A new Marquette Law School Poll finds Republican Gov.
Federal appeals court sets arguments in Wisconsin voter ID case
MADISON (AP) — A federal appeals court in Chicago has set oral arguments in the fight over Wisconsin's voter identification law for next month.Republicans passed a law in 2011 requiring voters to show photo identification.
MADISON (AP) — A federal appeals court in Chicago has set oral arguments in the fight over Wisconsin's voter identification law for next month.Republicans passed a law in 2011 requiring voters to show photo identification.
"This always seems odd to people:" Why you may be confused at the polls during Tuesday's primary election
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The primary election is Tuesday, August 12th, and if you're looking to weigh-in on some of the area's hottest contests -- you may have to choose what race matters most to you.Primary elections in Wisconsin are a bit different from general elections -- and the rules can be confusing.That's why when you head to the polls on Tuesday, August 12th, you should keep in mind this analogy from something everyone in Wisconsin understands: Football!"We can root for the Packers in some games and we can root for the Vikings in other games -- but we can't root for the Packers and the Vikings in the same game if they're playing each other," UW-Milwaukee Professor of Governmental Affairs Mordecai Lee said.The point is that on Tuesday at the polls, you're going to have to pick a team."People are going to have to decide -- do I want to vote in the Republican primaries or do I want to vote in the Democratic primaries -- because they can't vote in both," Lee said.If you want your ballot to count, be mindful -- and don't vote for both Republican and Democratic candidates."It clearly says 'stop' at that point, so that people don't invalidate their ballot.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The primary election is Tuesday, August 12th, and if you're looking to weigh-in on some of the area's hottest contests -- you may have to choose what race matters most to you.Primary elections in Wisconsin are a bit different from general elections -- and the rules can be confusing.That's why when you head to the polls on Tuesday, August 12th, you should keep in mind this analogy from something everyone in Wisconsin understands: Football!"We can root for the Packers in some games and we can root for the Vikings in other games -- but we can't root for the Packers and the Vikings in the same game if they're playing each other," UW-Milwaukee Professor of Governmental Affairs Mordecai Lee said.The point is that on Tuesday at the polls, you're going to have to pick a team."People are going to have to decide -- do I want to vote in the Republican primaries or do I want to vote in the Democratic primaries -- because they can't vote in both," Lee said.If you want your ballot to count, be mindful -- and don't vote for both Republican and Democratic candidates."It clearly says 'stop' at that point, so that people don't invalidate their ballot.
Wisconsin Supreme Court's voter ID ruling creates confusion
MADISON (AP) — A court-ordered change to Wisconsin's photo identification law designed to cut down on voter fraud is creating confusion that some say may lead to more lawsuits and, ironically, fraud.Policy makers, attorneys and voter ID experts were struggling Friday with how to interpret a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling.The court said in order for Wisconsin's voter ID requirement to be constitutional, the state can't require applicants for state-issued IDs to present government documents that cost money to obtain, like a birth certificate copy.The court left it to the Division of Motor Vehicles to come up with an administrative solution.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says not requiring that documentation has the potential for fraud.University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor Barry Burden says he expects lawsuits on this issue.
MADISON (AP) — A court-ordered change to Wisconsin's photo identification law designed to cut down on voter fraud is creating confusion that some say may lead to more lawsuits and, ironically, fraud.Policy makers, attorneys and voter ID experts were struggling Friday with how to interpret a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling.The court said in order for Wisconsin's voter ID requirement to be constitutional, the state can't require applicants for state-issued IDs to present government documents that cost money to obtain, like a birth certificate copy.The court left it to the Division of Motor Vehicles to come up with an administrative solution.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says not requiring that documentation has the potential for fraud.University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor Barry Burden says he expects lawsuits on this issue.
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds voter ID law, so what now?
MILWAUKEE (WITI/AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld on Thursday, July 31st a requirement that voters show photo identification at the polls, but the law remains blocked in federal court.
MILWAUKEE (WITI/AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld on Thursday, July 31st a requirement that voters show photo identification at the polls, but the law remains blocked in federal court.
Court upholds Wisconsin domestic partner registry
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld as constitutional a 2009 law creating a domestic partner registry that provides limited benefits to same-sex couples.Thursday's ruling keeps the registry active but is likely to be overshadowed by a pending gay marriage case.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld as constitutional a 2009 law creating a domestic partner registry that provides limited benefits to same-sex couples.Thursday's ruling keeps the registry active but is likely to be overshadowed by a pending gay marriage case.
READ: Reaction to the Wisconsin Supreme Court rulings issued Thursday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Lawmakers and other public officials are making their voices heard after the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued multiple rulings on high-profile cases on Thursday, July 31st.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Lawmakers and other public officials are making their voices heard after the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued multiple rulings on high-profile cases on Thursday, July 31st.