No Off Season for Advocacy

While the legislature is out of session, local officials and municipal staff should consider taking some time to connect with legislators. Building effective relationships is a cornerstone of successful advocacy. This election will see many incumbent legislators running in modified or totally new districts. You could have a new legislator representing your municipality or have an entirely new slate of candidates in your district running for state office. Whatever the situation in your municipality, this summer and fall provide perfect opportunities to spend time with your state officials. These connections serve as a powerful tool for local officials to champion the interests of their communities.

During the remainder of this year, consider hosting a community forum or roundtable with your state legislators, establishing a quarterly Lunch and Learn on issues of importance to your community, or inviting state officials on tours to see municipal issues first hand! If you need help getting started please contact the League.

2nd Round of ARIP Funding Available NOW

The second ARIP solicitation cycle will award approximately $100 million of state funding to eligible projects. ARIP is a reimbursement program, which may pay up to a maximum of 90% of total eligible project costs. Application deadline is 5:00 PM on Monday September 30th, 2024. WisDOT will be conducting an informational webinar for the second solicitation the week of August 19th.

⭐For More Information see WisDOT FAQ's

⭐For Information on project eligibility, selection criteria, timeline, and the webinar recording see the WIS DOT ARIP Website

Thank You Clerks!

Today is Wisconsin's Primary Election. Please take some time to stop and vote and also thank your municipal clerk, deputy clerk, and volunteer poll workers for their time and dedication to election administration.

⭐See your sample ballot here

⭐See who is on the ballot in each race in Wisconsin here

Remember this is a partisan primary election. You can only vote within one political party. You will also be able to vote in non-partisan contests and answer the constitutional amendment questions.

The League is currently in the process of developing the our 2025-2026 Legislative Agenda. If you have an idea you would like to submit for consideration or you would be interested in testifying in Madison next session, please reach out!

The League’s Government Affairs Team is here to keep you updated on legislative proposals introduced during the session. If you have questions please contact: Government Affairs Director, Toni Herkert at therkert@lwm-info.org.