The Capital Times held a forum last night for the seven Democratic candidates running to represent Wisconsin’s 76th Assembly District. The incumbent, state representative Chris Taylor, is leaving the seat to serve on the Dane County Circuit Court. The 76th Assembly District contains the northeast parts of Madison, including the Truax Air Force Base. In […]
Meet Assembly District 76 Candidates Heather Driscoll and Marsha Rumme...
Wisconsin State Rep. Chris Taylor announced earlier this year that she would not be seeking reelection to the legislature. There are eight candidates running to fill the seat and represent Assembly District 76, which covers downtown Madison (see the full map here). For today’s Meet the Candidates show, Carousel speaks with two of these candidates: […]
Gun Violence in America with Moms Demand Action
Our new Wednesday host Ali Muldrow takes to the airwaves today to talk about the effects of gun violence on youth, women, and communities of color. She is joined in the studio by Jennifer Rosen Heinz, Wisconsin spokesperson for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and Heather Driscoll, Madison group leader for Moms […]
County Board Race Heats Up Ahead of Spring Primary – Labor Radio...
Four candidates are competing to become the County Supervisor of District 6 in Madison’s most hotly contested local election of 2018. Labor Radio caught up with each of the four candidates on why they should be elected County Supervisor: Heather Driscoll began her social justice career as a mental health worker and continued as an […]
The Race for the Dane County Board District 6 Seat, Part II
Carousel interviews two of the four candidates for the Dane County Board’s District 6 race, Pam Porter and Heather Driscoll. Among the issues in the discussion are environmental issues, the Dane County Jail, and transportation. Incumbent Supervisor John Hendrick is not seeking re-election. Last week, Carousel interviewed the other two of the four candidates for […]