Politics Archive

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, Governor Tony Evers issued a third Executive Order extending the mask mandate another 60 days. The initial mandate was set to expire September 28. Elected officials from Washington County are expressing their frustration with the new mask mandate. Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) issued the

Washington Co., WI – Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020.  Over the weekend quite a few neighbors across Washington County received their mail-in ballot via U.S. Postal. Wisconsin will mail all registered voters an application to vote absentee prior to the election. You can also vote in person

September 15, 2020 – Campbellsport, WI- State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) has received the Award for Conservative Excellence from the American Conservative Union Foundation. “I am truly honored to receive the Award for Conservative Excellence from the American Conservative Union Foundation,” Rep. Ramthun said. Ramthun is the representative in

September 14, 2020 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Common Council is set to approve an ordinance regarding dogs in City parks. It was July 2020 when the Parks Commission went round and round on the issue. The final vote was 5-2 with aldermen John Butschlick and

September 11, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – Recently I have heard from a number of Conservatives/Republicans, having doubts about Pres. Trump. Very disturbing. I do not like some of his tactics, verbiage and temperament. He is a “shoot-from-the-hip” type and can be blunt not mincing words. His demeaner

September 9, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – I read Carroll Merry’s comments regarding the efforts to getting a recall started to remove Governor Evers and he is right on. Efforts would be better spent on getting Republicans elected into the State Senate and Assembly, and into both chambers

September 3, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – Family, friends, and elected officials gathered at Washington County Fair Park on Wednesday evening to pay tribute to long-time County Board Supervisor Marilyn Merten. Merten was honored with a plaque that read: In honor of Marilyn Merten. Celebrating her years of

September 2, 2020 – Germantown, WI – While doing business errands today I noticed a make-shift corner display with some very well-meaning citizens asking passers-by to stop and sign a recall petition against Governor Tony Evers and Lt. Governor Mandella Barnes. My first thought was ‘good for them’ for

August 31, 2020 – Big Cedar Lake, WI – President Trump supporters had a boat regatta on Big Cedar Lake on Sunday, August 30, 2020.   There were about 100 boats that participated in the event.  Photos below courtesy Ron Naab.   Disclaimer: Opinions and letters published in https://www.washingtoncountyinsider.com