The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee has developed a reading list for members interested in continued learning and appreciation of DEI issues. This list was compiled based on critic reviews and other online booklists. Although it contains a variety of diverse groups and topics, it is not intended to convey every experience or issue… Read more »
While COVID-19 disrupted our event schedule, we adapted by holding many events virtually. Here’s the info with links for anyone interested in watching the recordings. Expanding KanCare Q&A Expanding KanCare would bring hundreds of millions of federal tax dollars back home, insure more than 150,000 Kansans, cover unpaid health care costs that are hurting our… Read more »
Lots of U.S. Leagues already are! Non-partisan Leaguers have been hearing about the ultimate non-partisan issue: “climate change,” but what exactly is it? Climate change is THE story everyone needs to understand. If you watch the short videos below, explore the websites, and/or see what the city of Elgin IL (population 108,000) did, you will… Read more »
Government transparency is a vital part of the League’s mission since our founding in 1920. The Observer Corps is one way that Leagues promote open government on a local level. Our efforts in government transparency reinforce our reputation of fairness, nonpartisanship and trust. League members attend government meetings to learn what their government is doing… Read more »
Imagine, every eligible Kansan registered to vote and informed on the issues! Impossible you say? Like Susan B. Anthony before us, the League of Women Voters Wichita-Metro believes “failure is impossible.” While we have made some great strides, like the record-setting turnout for the 2020 elections, we still have much we hope to accomplish. Kansas has… Read more »
In Kansas, transportation planners, elected officials and other decision-makers do not appear to consider changing needs of current and future residents; preferred modes of transportation; changing climate; or quality of life. Kansas is changing: Generation Zs and Millennials will soon comprise over 50% of our population; and aging Baby Boomers will soon make up almost… Read more »
We’ve collected some info about rides for voters. While it’s best to call 24 hours ahead, if you want to vote Friday and need a ride, try one of these options. Maybe they can help! If you know of other options, please share in the comments. 🔸 Paseos a las Urnas – Rides to the… Read more »
While there are many facets of disruption to COVID-19 and we all have challenges, knowing tips and tricks for effective searches on data.census.gov as well as how to download, customize, and map data is a valuable resource & skill. On Wednesday, September 16, at 5:30 p.m. (CT) Toni Pitchford, Data Dissemination Specialist for the U.S. Department of… Read more »
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Recordings of our past virtual events are online. See a list with info on each event and links for the videos.
Expanding KanCare would bring hundreds of millions of federal tax dollars back home, insure more than 150,000 Kansans, cover unpaid health care costs that are hurting our hospitals, create thousands of jobs, and help stimulate our economy.
On February 10th our League hosted a virtual presentation and Q&A as well as a lesson on civic engagement from Spencer Culver of Alliance for a Healthy Kansas. Watch the recording if you missed it.
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Our League is pleased to offer two merit-based scholarships ($500 and $1000) this year to further the educational opportunities of post-secondary students interested in the League’s principles.
Our scholarships are open to ANY student residing in Wichita and surrounding counties pursuing post-secondary education in Kansas AND to League of Women Voters Wichita-Metro members’ direct lineal descendants who live outside of Kansas but will be pursuing post-secondary education in Kansas. Applications must be received no later than 11:59 pm February 15, 2021.
One scholarship of $1000 and one of $500 will be awarded. Read more about the requirements and application by downloading this PDF.
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