VOTER, Aug. 2011 edition January 2011 VOTER


Ltr. to the Editor,
Transparency Needed
“—by Ernestine Krehbiel, President, LWV-Kansas

KS Governor's Budget Reports


NEW NATIONAL STUDY: "Role of Federal Government in Public Education":


Sunlight Foundation
Reporting political donations


Links:
FactCheck.org
Citizens Without Proof

Brennan Center for Justice
Centre for Policy Alternatives
KS demands Voter ID
read editorial, NYTimes, 4/26/2011
article, Lawrence J-W, 4/25/2011

HOW THEY VOTED
in the U.S. Senate
HOW THEY VOTED
in the U.S. House

Attack on American Education
blog by Robert Reich, 12/23/2010
SunshineReview.org
Ks. Budget
current and proposed


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Serving the citizens of Kansas
Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Kansas.

We are a non-partisan, grassroots, volunteer and political organization with eight local Leagues across the state. For 89 years, we have encouraged the informed and active participation of citizens in government and have influenced public policy through education and advocacy. As a non-partisan organization, the League of Women Voters welcome you to our web site

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LWVK Calendar We sponsor meetings and events for the public and League members
Elections Who is on the ballot in the next election? What did candidates promise in the last election? How to register to vote? ...and more
Contact Includes links for National and Kansas political leaders. Also: CONTACT LWVK

2011-2013 State Study: Kansas Taxes: Who Pays?
Visit our Study Page, linked here, for Background, links and discussion.


2011-2012 National Study:
Role of Federal Government in Public Education
Timeline:

  • May through November 2011: Local Leagues study the “Role of the Federal Government in Public Education” and come to consensus
  • November 30: Consensus reports due to LWVUS website at www.lwv.org
  • December 2011 to February 2012: Committee analyzes the data from consensus and writes the position paper for the “Role of the Federal Government in Public Education
  • March 2012: LWVUS Board of Directors reviews the consensus results for comment and approval of the position for the “Role of the Federal Government in Public Education”
  • See right side panel for links to pertinent study information

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DEMOCRACY BLOG
Please visit and interact!
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Check 2010 Census Data: Kansas Apportionment
—Pick "Kansas" in the lower portion of the screen—
—Visit interactive 2010 U.S. Census Map
NYTimes, 2010 interactive U.S. Census
Also: Interactive national census map, by state, with counties.

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Kansas in League History — 90 years
—by Leslie Chaffin, Wichita Charity Examiner, October 12, 2010

What does the League do?

  • We educate citizens about issues, legislation and candidates.
  • We encourage individual participation in the political process.
  • We inform through in-depth, objective study.
  • We monitor local, state and national government bodies and activities.
  • We register voters.
  • We sponsor candidate debates and public issue forums.
Who are our members?We are active, curious, socially conscious and involved women and men in over 1,000 local Leagues in 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

You can make a difference! Now is the time to join a local League of Women Voters and start making a difference in your community. League membership is open to all women and men of eligible voting age.

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