Lawsuit challenges Wisconsin’s political maps a day afer release of 2020 Census data Now that the Census data for this year is out, we need to make sure that the maps are drawn fairly. A group of voters has now set out to challenge Wisconsin’s political maps only a day after the Census data came […]
New Census Data Released The official beginning of the redistricting process has come. On Thursday, August 12, the 2020 Census data was released. After a few days to convert it into a more user-friendly format, the drawing of the new maps will begin. These district lines determine funding for public services like schools, roads, hospitals, […]
Mappy Hour Testimonies During our Mappy Hour events this summer, we talked to a lot of community members about why they support Fair Maps in Wisconsin. While there are many ways that we can fight to end gerrymandering in Wisconsin, there is currently some hope. Both Assembly Bill 359 and Senate Bill 389 will contribute […]
Prescott Community Ice Cream Social When: August 26th, 5-8PM Where: Freedom Park, 200 Monroe Street, Prescott, WI Description:Come and chat with us well you enjoy some free ice cream! We are Pierce County GrassRoots Organizing (PCGRO) and we want to know-what’s important to you-what has been challenging for you-your hopes and dreams for the communityWe are […]
Well Water Testing in Pierce County Residents of Pierce County! Please take advantage of this opportunity to get your water tested at a reduced rate. Well water testing in Pierce County! Preregister by August 13th, online, stop by the Land Conservation Office, or send check by mail. Sample kit return on August 30th 4-6PM in […]
Common Cause WI Redistricting Reform Webinar with Guest Speakers Senator Jeff Smith and Assembly Woman Deb Andraca Join this statewide CC/WI webinar that features leading state legislative reform leaders, policy and legal experts and you, for a lively 90 minutes of interesting discussion and your questions. Not only will we hear from Senator Jeff Smith […]
Ellsworth Community Ice Cream Social When: August 18th, 5-8PM Where: East End Park in Ellsworth, WI Description: Come and chat with us well you enjoy some free ice cream! We are Pierce County GrassRoots Organizing (PCGRO) and we want to know-what’s important to you-what has been challenging for you-your hopes and dreams for the communityWe […]
Spring Valley Community Ice Cream Social When: August 12th, 5-8PM Where: Handy Andy Park on Hwy 29, Spring Valley, WI 54767 Description: Come and chat with us well you enjoy some free ice cream! We are Pierce County GrassRoots Organizing (PCGRO) and we want to know-what’s important to you-what has been challenging for you-your hopes […]
Opportunity Wasted State laws and budget choices can be a powerful tool for expanding racial equity. But the Wisconsin legislature blocked dozens of budget provisions proposed by Governor Evers that would have promoted opportunity for all and made it easier for families and communities of color to thrive, our new analysis shows. The measures in […]
WI Assembly Map Drawing Contest Awards Ceremony When: August 3, 2021 at 7PM Where: us02web.zoom.us (Must REGISTER to join!) Description: The Award Ceremony will include the announcement of the winners, featured speakers, and questions & answers. The contest is being conducted to raise awareness of the dangers of rigged voting districts being created during districting that occurs […]
Fair Maps Postal Pleas Prescott When: August 7, 2021 from 10AM-1PM Where: Freedom Park, Prescott, WI Description: We invite you to join us in writing postcards to legislators on the committees where the bills are currently to ask them for a hearing. Bills such as Assembly Bill 395 and Senate Bill 389 will help create […]
Fair Maps Postal Pleas New Richmond When: August 19, 2021 from 4-6PM Where: Glover Park, New Richmond, WI Description: We invite you to join us in writing postcards to legislators on the committees where the bills are currently to ask them for a hearing. Bills such as Assembly Bill 395 and Senate Bill 389 will […]
WWNVD Turns 1 Year Old A few weeks ago, we were able to celebrate 1 whole year of WWNVD! Thank you to all who attended.WWNVD has built a lovely community of folks who want to end gerrymandering for good in Wisconsin. With the maps being redrawn so soon, we hope to meet our goal by […]
Fair Maps Postal Pleas We invite you to join us in writing postcards to legislators on the committees where the bills are currently to ask them for a hearing. Bills such as Assembly Bill 395 and Senate Bill 389 will help create Fair Maps in Wisconsin. A hearing is the required step for the bill […]
Fair Maps Billboard on Hwy 8 Take a drive down Hwy 8 that is half a mile east of the Turtle Lake turnoff. There you will see a billboard advocating for Fair Maps in Wisconsin. This lovely new addition to the road is all thanks to the hard work of Cheryl Maplethorpe, Sara Church, and […]
Wisconsin Farmers Union Hiring Rural Organizer The Wisconsin Farmers Union is hiring a Rural Organizer. The position is looking for someone to: ● Build strong relationships through one-to-one meetings that explore self-interest, shared values, and mutual commitment in order to identify, recruit, and develop grassroots leaders. ● Create participatory team structures that are inclusive, welcoming […]
Wisconsin State Journal – DNR Limits Animals “As we’ve asked folks in the area what is most important to them, many have said clean drinking water. Thankfully this decision from the WI Supreme Court will help make sure Wisconsinites will have access to clean drinking water.” Another reason why the right representation matters.For the full […]
Ban Gerrymandering in Wisconsin By: Micheal Stearney I would like to believe that the citizens of this community believe in the principles of fairness and integrity in governance. Toward this end, I encourage all to endorse the movement to ban gerrymandering in Wisconsin. Gerrymandering is the process of intentionally drawing voting district boundaries to advantage […]
“Mappy” Hour at Trap Rock Brewing Company By: Irene Bugge Want to have some fun and help the People’s Maps Commission draw fair, impartial voting district maps? Maps that represent all Wisconsinites, including Polk County? Then drop by Trap Rock Brewing Company in St. Croix Falls on July 14 between 4:00 and 8:00 pm for […]
Thank you for coming to Mappy Hours! (and more actions you can take to share your maps and end gerrymandering Thank you to all those who joined us this past month to share your community and create maps at our Mappy Hour events! We hope to see you all at future events. If you are […]