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The Ashland Historical Museum has a beautiful display honoring the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. Stop by to see this display during the month of August. Thank you Ashland Historical Society Museum! Click Read More for pictures.
Read MoreThis post contains great information and links to learn more about candidates and issues in the coming statewide election: August 11, 2020.
Read MoreOn June 11, the Public Service Commission (PSC) allowed utilities in Wisconsin to start disconnecting power, as of July 25, from people who’ve fallen behind on their payments.
In March the PSC issued a moratorium on such shut-offs, which it did, until July 25, on the assumption that the coronavirus pandemic would be under control by now and that our economy would be better. Neither is true. The pandemic is back and the unemployment rate stands at 12 percent. Many people simply can’t pay their utilities right now. To allow the utility companies to shut them off will be a disaster.
Call to Action: Please contact the Public Service Commission and urge them to reinstate this moratorium. Click Read More for the email address.
Read MoreOn July 13, 2020, the Ashland/Bayfield County Public Health Officers issued a Health Order requiring masks be worn in public. On July 15, 2020, The Ashland Daily Press reported both counties stepped back from this order indicating that it was only an advisory. The counties indicated the need for the County Board to oversee any order.
Call to Action: Please read the letters (click Read More) and let your respective county board members know of your concerns and demand that they allow the local public health departments to do the job, which they are entitled to do under the Wisconsin constitution.
Read MoreThe League of Women Voters is supporting the efforts of LWV of Ashland Bayfield Counties to prevent the expansion of Line 5 and protect the natural resources of the Bad River Watershed and Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world.
We urge League members to testify at the Zoom meeting and/or submit written comments as individuals expressing your concerns about the proposed expansion of Line 5.
Read MoreFrom the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin:
The Fair Maps Coalition has proclaimed May 24 - May 30 as "Fair Maps Week." As part of the festivities, we are inviting you to view Slay the Dragon in the comfort of your own home.
Read MoreLet your voice be heard — email the Wisconsin Election Commission NOW and ask them to protect the right to vote by sending absentee ballot applications to all registered voters without active absentee ballot applications. Click the image for sample email and the email address.
Read MoreVote Absentee for the May 12 7th Congressional District Special Election!
Register to vote online by 4/22 and/or Request absentee ballots online by 5/7 at myvote.wi.gov.
Go to Vote411.org for candidate information.
The League of Women Voters of Ashland and Bayfield Counties would like your help to make sure as many Wisconsinites as possible participate in the upcoming May 12 7th Congressional District Election. You are invited to join one of three 15-minute Zoom gatherings this Friday, April 17th at 9 am, 12 noon or 3 pm.
Read MoreThe League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) would like to know how exercising your right to vote turned out for all of you.
Click to share your recent voting experience: Election Protection: April 2020 Voter Experience Survey
Read MoreIf you haven't done so already, we encourage you to complete your census response soon. It will save census workers having to contact you!
Read MoreThe League of Women Voters of Ashland and Bayfield Counties is a nonpartisan political organization whose main objective is to promote political responsibility through the informed and active participation of all citizens in government at all levels, especially locally. Making Democracy Work!
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