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[MADISON, WI] – Ahead of the Spring Primary, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin offers the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop-shop” for election information provides simple, easy tools to help Wisconsin voters navigate the voting process. VOTE411 provides candidate information for statewide and local offices, a list of upcoming League-sponsored candidate forums, and other helpful election information.

“Voters in Wisconsin need convenient, accessible tools to where they can learn about the candidates looking to represent them in elected office and find information to help them navigate the voting process before they vote,” said Eileen Newcomer, LWVWI Voter Education Manager. “That is why the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin has published our voter guide on VOTE411 to serve as a resource for all Wisconsin voters.”
The Spring Primary will be on February 18, 2020. (There will also be a primary on the same date for the special election for Congressional District 7 in the far northern part of the state.) Voters will decide which candidates will make it onto the ballot for the April 7 election for State Supreme Court Justice.

The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin sent questionnaires to all the candidates whose names will appear on the ballot running for State Supreme Court Justice. Each candidate’s responses are posted verbatim on VOTE411, so voters get the candidate’s information in the candidate’s own words. To find the answers, click here and enter your address and click on “submit.” Then under “Your Voting Guide / Find What’s on Your Ballot,” click on “Explore Now.” Then under “Vote411 Voter Guide” click on “Go to my races.” Finally, next to the Supreme Court Justices click on “make selection.” Then you may click on each candidate’s photo to read their responses.

The information available on VOTE411 helps thousands of Wisconsin voters each year – many of them young and first-time voters – learn about candidate qualifications and positions and find general election information.

“We receive feedback every election from voters about how they appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the candidates through each candidate’s own words on VOTE411,” Newcomer added. “We encourage voters to visit VOTE411 and make a voting plan so they are prepared to cast their vote confidently whether they choose to vote absentee prior to the election or in-person on election day.”

The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is a grassroots, nonpartisan political organization that advocates for informed and active participation in government. There are 20 local Leagues in Wisconsin. More information at www.lwvwi.org.

Whitewater High School students, along with students from nearly 100 schools across the country and the world gathered at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago from February 6-9 to debate issues ranging from the privatization of outer space exploration to the inequality of education within developing nations.

Now in its 32nd year, the Model United Nations of the University of Chicago (MUNUC) is a four-day academic conference that provides high-school students from around the world with the opportunity to meaningfully engage with contemporary world issues, polish public speaking and communication skills, and become more confident and articulate global citizens, under the mentorship of thoroughly trained and deeply passionate University of Chicago undergraduates.

The MUNUC XXXII keynote address was given by Mr. David Axelrod, who is the founding director at the University of Chicago’s non-partisan Institute for Politics. Axelrod was the former chief strategist and senior advisor to President Barack Obama.

Congratulations to all of the winners who participated in the Whitewater Lions Club Fish-A-Ree!

In spite of the blizzard conditions, there was a great turnout of fishermen and women. This
year’s catch was modest, but some very nice fish were landed. We want to thank everyone
who supported our event by partaking of the Pancake Breakfast, purchasing raffle tickets and
the many local merchants and businesses who supported us with generous donations.

Here is the list of the day’s winners:

The Jefferson County Snowmobile Trails will open at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Some trails may be closed due to open water.
Plowed fields may be rough.
Please ride safely.

Out of respect for the landowners, please stay on the marked trails and obey all signage.

Please call the Snowmobile Alliance 24-hour Hotline at 920-699-SNOW (7669) daily for current information. Snowmobile trails in adjoining counties may be closed. Trail users should check with each county to determine trail status.

Attorneys Brian Thomas Stansbury and Alejandra Apecechea, from the internationally recognized King & Spalding law firm, have committed to visiting Whitewater to educate the public about the Federal program Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the current status of DACA.

This event is open to the general public, and hosted by two University of Wisconsin – Whitewater (UW-W) student organizations: DREAM Scholars & Colleagues and the campus Voto Latino chapter. Voter registration education and assistance from The League of Women Voters Whitewater Area will be available before, during, and after the event.

The event will take place on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 5:15 P.M. to 6:15 P.M, which includes 15 minutes for Q&A, in the Timmerman Auditorium of UW-W’s Hyland Hall. Attendees must park in LOT 7 of campus for event sponsored parking. Campus map: https://www.uww.edu/campus-info/map-and-directions/campus

If you are a current or recent DACA recipient, attend this session to learn about how to apply for potential DACA filing fee assistance.

If you have a question or questions for the attorneys and wish to stay anonymous, please fill the following form and we will assign volunteers to inquire on your behalf; questions will be consolidated and not all questions may be asked due to time: http://uwwhitewater.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Gy5M0HJLhcu3c1

Bio of Alejandra Apecechea: https://www.kslaw.com/people/alejandra-apecechea
Bio of Brian Thomas Stansbury: https://www.kslaw.com/people/brian-stansbury

More about Voto Latino:
Similar to the League of Women Voters, Voto Latino is a nonpartisan national organization that focuses on voter registration education and civic engagement. Voto Latino has been working to increase voting among Latino youth since 2001. Website: https://votolatino.org/

More about the campus student organization DREAM Scholars & Colleagues:
This student group was founded in the Fall of 2012 due to the removal of in-state tuition rates for DREAM* students in the State of Wisconsin during that time. DREAM students refers to children who were brought to the United States as minors, and have grown up their entire lives in the US culture – to the point of full assimilation in many cases. Many of these individuals grow up in our local school districts and are part of our closely knit neighborhoods. The organization focuses on the education of DREAMers to the public, and fundraising for private scholarships awarded to our local DREAMers. If you wish to make a donation, please connect with the organization. Contact Site: https://www.facebook.com/uwwdsc/

*The DREAM abbreviation comes from a proposed legislation in 2001 by US Senators Durbin and Hatch: Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act. The original Act never passed, but the Act has been proposed several times in Congress by both the House and Senate in various forms and times.

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UW-Whitewater Mens basketball team was edged out by UW-River Falls in a score of 63-60 on Saturday February 8, 2020. Find additional game details here.

The first place UW-Whitewater ladies basketball team rolled over UW-River Falls on Saturday, Feb 8, by a score of 71-45. Leading the Warhawk scoring were Senior Becky Raeder and Junior WHS graduate Rebekah Schumacher, each with 16 points. Find additional game details here. Pictures from the game below provided by Peter Mischka.