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KS lawmakers advance multiple voting bills
Kansas lawmakers in both houses advanced bills that would add restrictions to mail-in voting and put complete control of the election process in the hands of the legislature. Learn more in this KC Star article and in this LWVK's policy watch. Interested in talking to your representative about these bills? You are welcome to reference these talking points from the national LWV.
Tell the Senate to Support S1!
The For the People Act is the democracy reform bill the American people want and deserve. The House has again passed the bill. We cannot let it get stalled in the Senate again. Contact your Senator today and tell them to support the For the People Act (S1).
Last chance: Legislative Coffee
Join us for the last of the virtual coffee talks for this legislative session, scheduled for April 10 at 9:30 a.m. with Representatives Stephanie Clayton (District 19), Jerry Stogsdill (District 21) and Jennifer Day (District 48). This event provides an opportunity to learn what's percolating in the Kansas Legislature. All legislators representing Johnson County were invited to attend one of our four coffees. Register here.
LVW CEO Virginia Kase on gun reform
After the tragic shootings in Georgia and Colorado in March, LWV CEO Virginia Kase provided written testimony for the Senate Judiciary Committee on Gun Safety Reform. She covers background checks, gun shows, assault weapons and more. Read her testimony here.
LVW CEO Virginia Kase also reflects on the power of women
March was Women's History Month, and LWV of the US CEO Virginia Kase capped it off with her thoughts on the past and present political power of women across two different pandemics. Read her take here.
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