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In this issue:
• Harris, VP candidate to stop in Eau Claire; JD Vance appearing same day
• Early voting through Friday for Aug 13 Primary
• Top Primary ballot items: Constitutional amendments, competitive races for
nominations for 3rd District Congress, some Assembly seats
• State, national, and economic stories
• Food for thought
• Mark your calendar
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Golf Day in Eau Claire postponed... Because of Monday's rain conditions, the Chamber's Annual Golf Day has been postponed to Monday, Sep 30. If you have questions about participation, contact us at information@eauclairechamber.org or (715) 834-1204
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Eggs & Issues: Washington Update with the US Chamber
Hear the latest on federal policy issues and their impact on business from John Kirchner, Vice President, Midwest Region, Congressional and Public Affairs Division, US Chamber of Commerce. Get the insights into what's really happening in Washington that you won't see in the media, the US Chamber's priorities on key business issues, and a preview of what's at stake in the fall election. Benefit from timely insights on the week that the Democratic convention concludes and as the November election draws closer.
• Friday, Aug 23, 7:00-8:30 a.m., CVTC Business Education Center
Click here for details and to register
Eggs & Issues: Fall Election Outlook with Bill McCoshen
With the November 5 election approaching, join us to preview the election's outlook for key offices at both the state and federal levels. We'll hear from Bill McCoshen of Michael Best Strategies, one of the state's top political experts. He will assess Wisconsin's statewide and legislative contests to provide us with clues to watch for as the campaign unfolds.
• Friday, Sep 27, 7:00-8:30 a.m., CVTC Business Education Center
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All upcoming 2024 Eggs & Issues programs
Also for your summer calendar...
Business After Hours
• Monday, Aug 12 - Eau Claire Event District
Joint event with the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
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Harris, new Dem VP candidate to visit Eau Claire on Wednesday;
Republican VP nominee Vance to appear the same day
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will campaign in Eau Claire on Wednesday as part of a tour of battleground states on the week she announces her pick for the Democratic Vice Presidential nomination. As of Monday afternoon, the time and location of the rally had not yet been announced.
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is visiting the same states as Harris this week, including a 1:00 p.m. stop on Wednesday at Wollard International, 2021 Truax Blvd.
Harris visit:
Harris to embark on a seven-state campaign blitz with her VP pick (NBC News)
Harris closes in on running mate pick as DNC is expected to announce results of virtual roll call (AP)
Bon Iver Will Perform at Kamala Harris Rally in Eau Claire Wednesday (Volume One)
Bon Iver to play at VP Harris campaign event (WEAU 13 News)
Local law enforcement prepares for Harris visit (Leader-Telegram $)
Public safety 'top priority' for local law enforcement ahead of VP Harris Eau Claire visit (WQOW News 18)
Vance visit:
JD Vance is touring the same states as Harris this week (Politico)
JD Vance to tail Kamala Harris and her running mate this week on campaign trail (Fox News)
Vice Presidential Nominee, Senator JD Vance to travel to Eau Claire Wednesday (WEAU 13 News)
Vice Presidential Nominee, Senator JD Vance to Deliver Remarks to the Press in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (Trump campaign news release)
Early voting open through Friday for Aug 13 Primary
The countdown has begun for the Wisconsin's upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, August 13. Voters will go to the polls for each political party to select candidates for US Senate, US Congress, and the State Legislature (All Assembly seats and even-numbered State Senate districts), who will then appear on the General Election ballot on November 5. August 13 also features two State Constitutional Amendments.
To find out what's on your ballot, register to vote, find your polling place, or request a mailed absentee ballot, click on: MyVoteWisconsin
You may also cast an in-person absentee ballot at your local municipality on weekdays through Friday, August 9.
Click here for information on early voting at Eau Claire County municipalities
Competitive Primaries for Congress, State Assembly
Locally, State Assembly races feature two primaries on the Democratic side, and in three districts on the Republican side, for the right to appear on the November ballot:
District 92. Democrats Caden Berg, a former Chippewa County Board Member, and former Rep. Joseph Plouff of Menomonie, are facing off for the right to challenge Republican Rep. Clint Moses of Menomonie.
District 93. Democrats Nickolas Butler, Fall Creek and Christian Phelps, Eau Claire, are running to face Republican: James Rolbiecki, a Town of Washington Board member, in November. (Incumbent Republican Warren Petryk is not seeking reelection after serving seven terms.)
District 67. There is a Republican primary between Rep. Dave Armstrong, Rice Lake, and Jimmy Swenson, Barron. The one Democrat on the ballot is Jeffrey Foster, Colfax.
District 68. The Republican primary includes Rep. Rob Summerfield, Bloomer, and Clifford Taylor, Ladysmith. The Democrat running is Richard Pulcher, Lublin.
District 69. A Republican contest between Rep. Karen Hurd, Thorp, and Lori Voss, Abbotsford;. Also running are Democrat Roger Hills, Stanley and Independent Joshua Kelley, Greenwood.
US Congress: In the 3rd Congressional District, three Democrats, Rebecca Cooke, Eau Claire, State Rep. Katrina Shankland, Stevens Point, and Eric Wilson, Eau Claire, are seeking the opportunity to challenge incumbent Republican Derrick Van Orden, Prairie du Chien.
Has your Assembly district changed? All new maps now in place.
To see what district in which you now vote, see the link below to access the interactive map on the Wisconsin Legislature's website. Check the boxes at the upper left to select Assembly, Senate, and/or Congressional Districts. Zoom in to find your location and your district.
Link to 2024 legislative maps (Wisconsin Legislature)
Register to vote, find what's on your ballot: MyVoteWisconsin
A look at Western Wisconsin’s new assembly district maps (WEAU 13 News)
Potential impacts of new state legislative maps (WEAU 13 News, includes comments from analyst John Frank)
Legislative races across the state
Wispolitics.com has been tracking the new districts and candidate filings. To see who has filed in other parts of Wisconsin, see the links below:
2024 Wisconsin Assembly races (WisPolitics.com, with maps)
2024 Wisconsin State Senate races (WisPolitics.com, with maps)
August Constitutional referenda to decide
who spends Federal funds
By John Jacobson, Director of Public Affairs, Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C.
Statewide ballot referenda are not new to voters in the Badger State. There are four scenarios in which a question may be directly asked of voters: whether to amend the state’s constitution; ratification of a law extending the right of suffrage; nonbinding advisory question to measure public sentiment; and, ratifying a law that was passed by the legislature, contingent on voter approval. Wisconsin does not have a direct ballot initiative process.
Now, on Tuesday, August 13, Wisconsin primary voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to limit the Governor’s current powers and give the legislature more control over funds received by the federal government.
Click here to continue reading...
More information:
Who will decide how federal funds are spent (Wisconsin Policy Forum)
What to know about constitutional amendment questions going to Wisconsin voters in August (Green Bay Press-Gazette +)
Pro and con opinions:
Thirteen reasons to vote ‘Yes’ on Aug. 13 constitutional amendments (The Badger Institute)
Local Republican legislators urge yes votes on amendments (WEAU 13 News)
Protect checks and balances in our state constitution. (WI votes NO)
Area Democrats urge 'no' vote on referendum questions (WQOW News 18)
More election stories...
Three candidates vie for 3rd District Democratic nomination to Congress (Leader-Telegram $)
Democrats get negative in 3rd Congressional District primary (WPR)
In 3rd Congressional District primary, Democrats focus on winning over moderate, swing voters (WPR)
Van Orden tours Altoona mobile home park, touts funding measure (Leader-Telegram $)
Baldwin outraises Hovde in Wisconsin US Senate Race (WPR)
GOP primary in 8th Congressional District puts Trump endorsement to test (WPR)
Dueling Harris and Trump rallies in the same Atlanta arena showcase America’s deep divides (AP)
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National and economic stories...
Job growth totals 114,000 in July, much less than expected, as unemployment rate rises to 4.3% (CNBC)
Why a weaker jobs market is sparking recession fears (NPR)
Fed holds interest rates steady, but hints at cut ahead (Axios)
Small cars are hot again — because they're cheap (Axios)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hires Former Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis to Lead Government Affairs (US Chamber of Commerce)
Venezuela is wracked with protests and election uncertainty. Here’s what to know (CNN World)
Venezuela’s opposition secured over 80% of crucial vote tally sheets. Here’s how they did it (AP)
Food for thought...
Our View: Multiple parties bear responsibility for Wilson Park mess (Leader-Telegram editorial $)
COVID-19 Resources:
Eau Claire County COVID-19 Information Hub (Eau Claire City-County Health Department)
Mark your calendar:
Eggs & Issues: Washington Update with the US Chamber
• Friday, Aug 23
All upcoming 2024 Eggs & Issues programs
Business After Hours
• Monday, Aug 12
Partisan Primary Election
• Tuesday, Aug 13
Sonnentag Center Grand Opening
• Thursday, Sep 12
CVTC/Chamber Business Community Breakfast
• Tuesday, Sep 17
Eggs & Issues: Fall Election Outlook with Bill McCoshen
• Friday, Sep 27
Golf Day in Eau Claire
• Monday, Sep 30 (Rescheduled)
Business Day in Madison
If you are interested in joining the Eau Claire Chamber's table, e-mail Scott Rogers, rogers@eauclairechamber.org
• Thursday, Oct 17
"Bravo to Business" Awards
• Wednesday, Oct 23
Eggs & Issues: Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and Transit
• Friday, Oct 25
Eggs & Issues: Election Analysis with the Marquette Poll's Charles Franklin
• Friday, Nov 15
2024 Business Solutions Summit
• Wednesday, Nov 20
31st Annual Chippewa Valley Rally
• Wednesday, Mar 5, 2025
Public Meetings Calendar
Click the link above for the our regularly updated schedule of public meetings.
Thanks for reading this issue of Business Advocate. If you have comments or questions, contact Scott Rogers, Vice President Governmental Affairs, at 715-858-0616 or rogers@eauclairechamber.org
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