Lucas Hunt

Illinois

Digital content producer at Civic Media. Helping my companions with their issues in Baldur's Gate 3. Business inquiries: [email protected]

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Small towns can hand count ballots, Wis. Elections Commission rules

4 days ago | waukradio.com | Lucas Hunt |Lisa Hale |Jimmie Kaska |Adam Hess

WISCONSIN (CIVIC MEDIA) – The Wisconsin Elections Commission has ruled that smaller Wisconsin communities can hand count ballots during elections. The motion applies to communities with fewer than 7,500 people, and at least one electronic voting machine must be made available to residents with disabilities. The decision, which was passed Tuesday, June 2, stems from a complaint filed last year against the town of Thornapple that challenged the town’s decision to hand count ballots.
Proposed cuts to student loans could affect thousands of Wisconsin students

4 days ago | civicmedia.us | Lucas Hunt |Stuart Wattles |Lisa Hale

MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Nearly 100,000 Wisconsin students could be affected by a federal proposal to the student loan system. The proposed legislation would make changes to repayment plans and cut the Pell Grant program – a program that provides financial aid to low-income students. The initiative would also limit graduate student borrowing at $100,000. Over 95,000 students received Pell Grants in 2024, and half of University of Wisconsin students benefitted from federal aid.
Dugan's lawyers file for case dismissal; claims judge had "absolute immunity"

1 week ago | civicmedia.us | Lucas Hunt |Jimmie Kaska

MILWAUKEE, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Suspended Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s lawyers stated Thursday that the case should be dismissed, claiming Dugan’s courtroom actions are protected by “absolute immunity”. The judge’s attorneys filed a memorandum that argued Dugan’s federal prosecution is improper due to it violating the 10th Amendment, which states power not expressly given to federal government by the U.S. Constitution is then reserved by the states or the people.
Wisconsin election officials seek more flexibility in proposed early voting mandate

1 week ago | waukradio.com | Alexander Shur |Adam Hess |Jo Ann Krulatz |Lucas Hunt

Wisconsin Republicans are proposing an expansion of early voting, with new requirements for municipalities statewide, but some local officials say the one-size-fits-all mandate wouldn’t make sense for Wisconsin’s smallest communities. The proposal would require every municipality in Wisconsin, regardless of its size, to offer at least 20 hours of in-person absentee voting at the clerk’s office, or an alternative site, for each election.
Nine Wisconsin cities named among 250 best US cities to live in

1 week ago | civicmedia.us | Lucas Hunt |Lisa Hale |Stuart Wattles |Jo Ann Krulatz

GREEN BAY, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Nine Wisconsin cities placed in the top 250 best places to live in the country, according to the U.S. News and World Report. Here’s how each city was ranked, from highest placement to lowest:
American Doctors Are Moving to Canada To Escape the Trump Administration

1 week ago | civicmedia.us | Lucas Hunt |Jimmie Kaska |Lisa Hale

Earlier this year, as President Donald Trump was beginning to reshape the American government, Michael, an emergency room doctor who was born, raised, and trained in the United States, packed up his family and got out. Michael now works in a small-town hospital in Canada.
Wisconsin election officials seek more flexibility in proposed early voting mandate

1 week ago | civicmedia.us | Alexander Shur |Lucas Hunt |Lisa Hale |Stuart Wattles

Wisconsin Republicans are proposing an expansion of early voting, with new requirements for municipalities statewide, but some local officials say the one-size-fits-all mandate wouldn’t make sense for Wisconsin’s smallest communities. The proposal would require every municipality in Wisconsin, regardless of its size, to offer at least 20 hours of in-person absentee voting at the clerk’s office, or an alternative site, for each election.
Lawmakers agree to update public programs in state budget

1 week ago | civicmedia.us | Lucas Hunt |Jimmie Kaska |Lisa Hale |Stuart Wattles

MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – The Joint Finance Committee voted to update public programs and retain certain positions in government offices Thursday. The committee moved forward with proposed updates to the public employee pension system and agreed to continue funding for youth firefighter programs. They also voted to maintain five call center positions at the Department of Safety and Professional Services for an additional three years.
State National Guard to receive sendoff ceremony before deployment

1 week ago | civicmedia.us | Lucas Hunt |Jimmie Kaska |Jo Ann Krulatz |Adam Hess

OSHKOSH, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Over 600 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers will participate in a sendoff ceremony Saturday as they prepare for deployment. According to a Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs news release, soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment and Gulf Company, and the 132nd Brigade Support will be formally recognized by friends, family, and National Guard senior leadership. They will mobilize to active duty before engaging in pre-mobilization training.
Baldwin, other Dems ask Trump to end Wall Street tax break in big GOP bill

1 week ago | civicmedia.us | Annie Pulley |Lucas Hunt |Jo Ann Krulatz |Jimmie Kaska

Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin joined nine other Senate Democrats urging President Donald Trump to revive his 2016 campaign promise and pressure the GOP congressional majority to close a loophole in the tax code that’s been a long-time boon to Wall Street fund managers. Using this carried interest loophole, investment fund managers pay a significantly lower tax rate on the profits they earn from managing investment funds like private equity, venture capital and hedge funds.