PCGRO Fundraiser As we head into spring, PCGRO will be launching two new projects. This includes Conversations that Connect, and our Environmental Project. Through grassroots, we want to engage our neighbors and create the change that our communities need. Besides contributing your time, ideas, and energy, we invite you to support our work financially. Thanks […]
March Forth to Earth Day 4/15, 4/22 Earth Day is just around the corner, and there are things to do in the time leading up to it! 4/15: City planner & Kinni CC will be there to discuss sustainability in the recently started comprehensive plan. There will be a bike ride hosted by WE Bike […]
Next WWNVD Meeting – Maps Status and What’s Next for 2022 A lot is changing this month! If you have been with us for our WWNVD project for Fair Maps, come join us this Thursday from 7-8:15PM over Zoom to hear what’s next. If you’re just joining us and you’d like to learn more about […]
Conversations that Connect – Deep Canvassing Info Session Interested in learning more about Deep Canvassing? There are two opportunities to do so! First is Wednesday, March 30 from 7 to 8PM. Register here. Next is Thursday, March 31, from Noon to 1PM. Register here. Hope to see you there!
School Board Candidate Virtual Forum Recording Available Last week, the AAUW – River Falls, WI Branch held a virtual School Board Candidate Forum. If you missed it, you can still check out the recording! Available now with a written audio transcript Check it out here.
US Supreme Court Issues Decision on Wisconsin Maps Wednesday, March 23 – The US Supreme Court decides to throw our Wisconsin’s legislative maps – just three weeks before signature-collecting starts. Read the decision here. It was not too long ago that the maps were approved due to meeting the “least change” requirement that the Wisconsin […]
What’s coming up this spring? Daffodils, tulips and election day! By Michael Stearney April 5 is your opportunity to cast your vote for county supervisors, school board members and local officials. In the coming years, the people we elect will be making important decisions that will affect your quality of life, the lives of our […]
Conversations That Connect – Deep Canvassing in Pierce County This summer, we are undertaking an ambitious community outreach effort to engage people using “deep canvassing” which is having two-way conversations with our neighbors to better understand their experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future. Each conversation is an opportunity to build trust, identify shared values, […]
PCGRO is hiring! PCGRO is hiring! We are hiring for three positions. We have ambitious goals for 2022 and we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team to strengthen our community and our democracy. Take a look at the positions below. Consider applying yourself or spread the word! Communications Manager – Part Time […]
AAUW School Board Virtual Candidate Forum One step closer to becoming an informed voter! If you live in River Falls, you are voting for your School Board in this Spring Election. If you have any questions for the candidates, join AAUW – River Falls, WI Branch in their virtual School Board Candidate Forum on Tuesday, […]
Be an informed voter By Annemarie McClellan and Maureen Ash Heading to the polls on April 5, 2022? It’s local election time. We get to vote for our school board members, as well as our city council, town, and county board representatives. Our local elected officials do the hard work and make the decisions that […]
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition Resources The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition has provided a large range of resources for the upcoming Spring 2022 Election. From a Plan Your Vote to Local Elections Fact Sheets, these resources will help guide you to becoming an informed voter. Check out all the resources here.
Why do you vote? – Wisconsin Native Vote As we approach the April election, hear from some Wisconsinites from Wisconsin Native Vote on why they vote! For more information on the April 5th election, go to myvote.wi.gov
New Fairer Maps On October 28 of last year, more than 200 people testified against the maps the Legislature was proposing. Only legislators favored the maps their party leaders wanted to pass. They said the maps had been drawn to protect incumbents–as if holding office should be a lifelong, unchallenged position. When the governor vetoed […]
Fairer Maps, Not Fair Maps By Irene Bugge On March 3, the Wisconsin Supreme Court adopted the redistricting maps submitted by Governor Tony Evers. Local fair maps volunteers with Western Wisconsin for Nonpartisan Voting Districts and the League of Women Voters of St. Croix Valley celebrated the Court’s decision. They agreed with the Governor’s assessment that the maps […]
We trust our clerks! We trust our clerks! Hear what some of our Wisconsin clerks have to say: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCP4mDSOl2m1WM6cS_CawTw Make you are are registered to vote by going to myvote.wi.gov. Next election is on April 5 and we’ll be casting ballots for county board supervisors, school board members and much more!
On a mission to promote broadband expansion – Pierce County Journal In case you missed the front page feature of last Wenesday’s Pierce County Journal! If you want to help efforts to expand broadband in Pierce County, get in touch: Explore our Expanding Broadband project here. Have you had issues with broadband in Western Wisconsin. […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court picks Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ maps in redistricting fight – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Although we do not have fair maps, we do have fairer maps. This is a step in the right direction! Read the full article here.
Stand With Ukraine Most of us, no matter our color or country, value our freedom. But today, authoritarians around the world are trying to seize power by peddling lies and deploying violence. While Putin bombs Ukraine, we are seeing bills to silence our voices. Elected leaders must answer, which side are you on? Ukrainians are […]
Financial Help for Homeowners Are you a homeowner in Wisconsin who has been financially impacted since January 21, 2020? You may be able to receive help with overdue housing bills. Check out the Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program. See if you can apply here.