Wisconsin Fall 2020 Partisan Primary elections were held August 11, 2020. With 598,459 people voting by absentee ballots, Wisconsin is proving that voting by mail is effective and safe.
It is more important than ever that we socially distance, wear a mask, and stay at home when possible. Mail-in voting is a secure and reliable means for every citizen to participate in their right to vote. With the link below, you can register to vote, update your address, or request an absentee ballot with your name and birth date.
Governor Evers announced a new feature on the Department of Administration’s website with information on how Wisconsin is using its share of the federal COVID-19 funding. $1.72 billion has been invested so far in providing personal protection equipment to local communities, assisting small businesses, supporting farmers and many more programs. The website will be updated regularly. Visit the website with the link below.
Field data collection for the 2020 Census ends September 30, 2020. The U.S. Census Bureau released a statement regarding their commitment to data processing through the time of Covid-19. Completing the census is easier than ever with their new online submission option.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has three seats available on the Wisconsin Farm to School Advisory Council. They will be accepting nominations until August 30, 2020. The seats represent farmers, child health organizations, and “at large” representatives in effort to develop the Farm to School Program for the state.
The annual Northern Lightning exercise conducted in Volk Field by the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs will be held August 10-21. Daily military flight activity will be increased between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m affecting the following counties: Columbia, Dane, and Sauk.
During this difficult time it is worth reminding Wisconsinites that 211 exists to help when you don’t know where to turn. 211 is a resource managed by the United Way of Wisconsin. Call 2-1-1or visit their website.
Department of Corrections Helpline: The call center can be reached by members of the public Monday through Friday from 7:45am–4:30pm at (608) 240-5700.
Looking for additional resources? If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at Sen.Erpenbach@Legis.WI.Gov, or call (608) 266-6670.
