Get Ready to Vote
in the April 1 Election!
On Tuesday, April 1, Wisconsinites will be heading back to the polls to elect our newest state Supreme Court Justice, State Superintendent, and other local public leaders!
Don’t forget to go to myvote.wi.gov to see what’s on your ballot, find your polling place, check your registration status, and request a mail-in ballot!
How to vote early:
- By mail: We strongly recommend that you request a ballot no later than March 21 (earlier is better!) and mail it back no later than March 28.
- In-person early voting: Starting March 18th, head to an early voting location in your town and lock in your vote. Beat the lines and get it done on your schedule!
Voting early is fast, easy, and ensures your voice counts in this critical election. This will be a hugely consequential election for Wisconsin… don’t miss it!
Speak Out Against the Oak Creek Gas Plant!
On top of seeing seven rate hikes in 10 years, We Energies customers are still paying the $2.3 billion price tag for the company’s Oak Creek “Power the Future” coal plant, the most expensive construction project in the history of the state, completed in 2011 and now a stranded asset.
To accurately and thoroughly assess the potential impacts of We Energies’ new proposal, completing a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a critical step in this process that the Public Service Commission (PSC) must consider. The completed Environmental Assessment (EA) states that “the greenhouse gas emissions from the proposed facilities have the potential to contribute to long-term regional and global climate change impacts, and overall emissions from the facilities have the potential to result in local and regional public health impacts,” but at the same time concludes that the plant will have “no significant impact.” This is unacceptable.
Any new fossil fuel infrastructure will be expensive and lock us into using fossil fuels for decades, putting the brunt of the financial, health, and climate burden on average Wisconsinites as We Energies continues to to be the most profitable utility in the state, making more than double the revenue of the next highest utility.
Action opportunities:
- March 25: Attend the public hearing (in-person and online)
- March 27: Submit a public comment by this deadline
Carpools will be available from Madison, but space is limited. Contact Britnie at britnie.remer@350wisconsin.org for more information.
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