Registration for Virtual State Budget Hearing Opening April 19

There are three public hearings left on the proposed state budget. It has been announced that registration for the April 28 virtual hearing will open on April 19 at 10 a.m. here: https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments/virtual/. Capacity will be limited to 200 people. 

WEMTA has prepared a talking points document that you can use to prepare testimony, which you can view here. You can also use the toolkit which includes tips on how to prepare testimony for the public hearing, which you can view here. 

If you plan to attend the April 28 virtual hearing, please mark your calendar to register on April 19 at 10 a.m. as we expect the registration limit to be reached quickly. 

Wednesday, April 21^st, 10 am to 5pm

Hodag Dome
665 Coolidge Ave.
Rhinelander, WI 54501

 

Thursday, April 22^nd, 10 am to 5pm

 University of Wisconsin-Stout
Great Hall of the Memorial Student Center
302 10th Ave E
Menomonie, WI 54751

 

 

Wednesday, April 28^th, 10 am to 5pm

Virtual

Pre-registration is required and will open on April 19 at 10 a.m. here: https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments/virtual

Don't Forget to Vote April 6 + WEMTA State Superintendent Voter Guide

Wisconsin's Spring Election is Tuesday, April 6, 2021! State Superintendent is the only statewide race on the ballot. WEMTA surveyed the candidates about issues important to school libraries. You can view their answers here. 

Two special elections are being held in State Senate District 13 and State Assembly District 89. There are also many local races for circuit court judges, county executives, city councils and school boards!   

Key Voting Details

See what's on your ballot here. 

Early Voting: The deadline to request an absentee ballot was April 1. However, you can still vote early in-person at your local clerk's office or another location, depending on where you live. Contact your municipal clerk for details. 

Deadline to Return Your Absentee Ballot: Your absentee ballot must be received by the clerk's office by 8 p.m. on Election Day. 

Absentee Ballot Tracking: You can check to see if your absentee ballot was received here.

In-Person Voting: You can vote in-person at the polls on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.