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May Eggs & Issues: US Chamber Update May 19, 2023 The May edition of Eggs & Issues featured John Kircher, the vice president of the midwest region for the US Chamber of Commerce on May 19th, 7:15 a.m. at the CVTC Business Education Center. He came to Eau Claire to give local business leaders congressional…

March Eggs & Issues: Legislative Breakfast April 11, 2023 The March edition of Eggs & Issues featured local state legislators on March 31st, 7:00 am at CTVC. Present were Senators Jesse James  (R-Altoona, Dist. 23)and Jeff Smith (D-town of Brunswick, Dist. 31) and Representatives Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek, Dist. 68), Warren Petryk (R-Eleva, Dist. 93),…

Spring Election Results and Voter Turnout April 6, 2023 Voter turnout this spring set a record in Wisconsin. In 2020, a year with a presidential primary, 1.6 million people cast ballots in the state of Wisconsin, while this year more then 1.7 million people cast ballots. Eau Claire County had 38.6% of eligible voters turnout.…

Spring Primary Early Voting Early voting for the Spring 2023 General Election City of Eau Claire Early Voting for the 2023 Spring Election begins on March 21 and ends March 31. Hours are weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. behind City Hall at 203 S. Farwell St. For more information on what form of ID…

Good Government Questionnaire: Altoona Board of Education When: Tuesday, April 4th, 2023; polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find your voting location at myvote.wi. All absentee ballots must be requested by March 30th, 2023 and turned in no later than 8:00 p.m. on April 4th either by mail or dropped off in-person. In-Person absentee voting will…

Good Government Council: Eau Claire Board of Education Questionnaire When: Tuesday, April 4th, 2023; polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find your voting location at myvote.wi. All absentee ballots must be requested by March 30th, 2023 and turned in no later than 8:00 p.m. on April 4th either by mail or dropped off in-person. In-Person…

Spring 2023 Referendums State Question 1: “Conditions of release before conviction. Shall section 8 (2) of article I of the constitution be amended to allow a court to impose on an accused person being released before conviction conditions that are designed to protect the community from serious harm?” If voted yes, this referendum will change…

Chippewa Valley Rally Join us for the 29th Annual Chippewa Valley Rally NEW DATE: Wednesday, March 29, Madison Click here for schedule and registration information   2023 ISSUES   Capital investments at regional UW System campuses   Completion funding for the UW-Eau Claire Science and Health Sciences Building Approval of the UW Board of Regents…

January 22, 2023 County Officials discuss State of the County The January edition of Eggs & Issues featured county officials Nick Smiar, chair of the Eau Claire County Board, Kathryn Schauf, county administrator, and Rodney Eslinger, director of planning and development.   Eau Claire county has elected a new sheriff, Dave Riewestahl and circuit court…

Town of Washington Town Board Spring Election Information Town of Washington Town Board The Town of Washington is governed by a 5 member Town Board consisting of  1 Chairperson and 4 Supervisors. Odd years the Chairperson and 2 Supervisors are elected and even years 2 Supervisors are elected. Each member represents about 7,780 (or the…