Conservatively Speaking
State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend, the town of Vernon and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
GAB Approves Electronic Proof of Residency
Today, the Government Accountability Board (GAB) voted to allow the use of electronic forms of proof of residency. Meaning, people registering to vote will be able to prove residency by displaying a utility bill on a smart phone, for example.
Senate Committee on Transportation and Elections Hearing
The Senate Committee on Transportation and Elections completed a lengthy public hearing on several bills today.
Today's Transportation and Elections Committee Hearing
The attached memo to Government Accountability Board Director and General Counsel Kevin Kennedy provides background about today’s Senate Committee on Transportation and Elections informational hearing.
Election Day today
Today, April 5, is Election Day. The State Supreme Court race between David Prosser and JoAnne Kloppenburg is the only statewide race on the ballot, and there are many local races.