Action Alert: LWV Kansas Opposes State Voting Bills

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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 »

Taking Action for Democracy – February 2026 Updates.

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Dear League Members, In collaboration with LWV Kansas and LWV US, our league is watching state and federal legislation and taking action to support policies that strengthen democracy. See below for several pieces of legislation that have implications in our community. But first, some reminders about how you can help: Contact Your Lawmakers Step 1:… Read more »

Take Action for Solar Energy!

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The LWV-TSC Climate Committee urges you to support solar energy in Shawnee County!  Take Action NOW! MARCH UPDATE:  On Feb 9, the Planning Commission recommended solar regulations to the Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).  The regulations are MUCH IMPROVED since January. The County Commission will consider those regulations at a Special Meeting, 9:00 AM… Read more »

Say “No” to New Maps

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By the time my fellow Leaguers read this we may have more clarity on whether the Kansas Legislature will meet in Special Session to further gerrymander our congressional districts.  What we know today, October 17, is that Kansas legislative majority leaders are pushing members to sign a petition calling for a Special Session to draw… Read more »

LWV Statement on Mail-in Ballots and Voting Machines

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The League of Women Voters of Topeka & Shawnee County Board of Directors supports the following statement from the LWV CEO, Celina Stewart, Esq., issued in response to President Trump’s vow to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines. WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters CEO, Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s… Read more »