The LWV-TSC Climate Committee keeps us informed about policies and initiatives that support – or oppose – our researched position on climate, energy, and sustainability. Recently, the Committee learned about two upcoming meetings of Shawnee County leaders that could quickly pave the way for location of a large scale data center in Shawnee County. Read… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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