Each month, LWV volunteers attend city, council, and school board meetings. Their observer reports help keep us informed. Thank you to observers Elvera Johnson and Vicki Arnett for attending city and county meetings in the past month, and keeping us informed on the major items discussed. This month’s reports includes the county staffing changes,… Read more »
Posts By: Kristin Hammer
President’s Perspective: June 2026
This month’s President’s Perspective is guest-authored by Co-President Elect Lissa Staley. Greetings! I hope you will take a few minutes to read the updates below, and pick at least one as a chance to get more engaged. Will you sign up for a committee? Download the Point app and sign up for a volunteer event… Read more »
The Voter: May 2026 Newsletter
Stay up to date on LWV happenings in Topeka and Shawnee County! Calendar of Events Tuesday | May 5 at 12pm | Marvin 101BC at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Tuesday Topics: Marvin Burris, Interesting Facts about United States Presidents Friday | May 8 at 11am | Anton Room, Topeka and Shawnee County Public… Read more »
Observer Reports: May 2026 Newsletter
Each month, LWV volunteers attend city, council, and school board meetings. Their observer reports help keep us informed. Thank you to observers Elvera Johnson, Paul Post, and Vicki Arnett for attending city and county meetings in the past month, and keeping us informed on the major items discussed. This month’s reports includes the County… Read more »
President’s Perspective: May 2026
Greetings and Merry May to you, I hope you are getting your personal spring cleaning underway by looking at things that have not served you well through indifference, lack of empathy, or unfulfillment because you deserve to be a part of an energy that embraces you, fights for you, your family’s democracy, your well-being, and… Read more »
Position on the Supreme Court Justices’ Constitutional Amendment
In August 2026, voters will decide on the Legislature’s effort to amend Article 3 of our Kansas Constitution. The proposed amendment would abolish the Kansas Supreme Court nominating commission. People seeking a position on the Supreme Court would run for election. As candidates, they could hold office in any political party, and they could campaign… Read more »
The Voter: April 2026 Newsletter
Stay up to date on LWV happenings in Topeka and Shawnee County! Calendar of Events Tuesday | April 7 at 12pm | Marvin 101BC at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Tuesday Topics: LWV Topeka Shawnee County Annual Meeting Friday | April 10 at 11am | Anton Room, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Book… Read more »
Action Alert: The League of Women Voters opposes the SAVE Act
The League of Women Voters opposes the SAVE Act as it will create unnecessary barriers for all eligible Americans to participate in the registration and voting process. The legislation is a blatant attempt to erode voter confidence ahead of the November elections and undermine election integrity based on lies about who is voting. These claims… Read more »
Action Alert: LWV Kansas Opposes State Voting Bills
The League of Women Voters of Kansas opposes legislation that unnecessarily restricts voters’ opportunities and ability to vote. The following bills in the Kansas legislature would disenfranchise voters or create unnecessary barriers to voting: HB 2453 – Moves up Elections Calendar; voter registration from 21 to 25 days, eliminates early voting on Monday before elections,… Read more »
President’s Perspective: April 2026
Greetings and Happy April, I hope you enjoyed celebrating in some way the Women History Month in March. It is so enriching to know how much women have contributed and continue to contribute in this state, country and world. Thank you for your contribution! It goes without saying that legislative bills passed by the Election… Read more »
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