Social policy, good government, and protection of natural resources — and you thought all the League of Women Voters did was get the vote for women. Andrea Kaminski, secretary of the Wisconsin branch of the League of Women Voters, talks about their work at the national and local level.
Pre-Election Day Show: Kate Toews and League of Women Voters
The spring election is tomorrow! First up, Madison School Board candidate Kate Toews joins Patty to discuss her run for seat six against Ali Muldrow. Later, Andrea Kaminski, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, talks about the election and the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee public hearings. The first public hearing […]
Voting Update with the League of Women Voters
On today’s A Public Affair, Patty Peltekos discusses Wisconsin voting issues with Andrea Kaminski, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, and Erin Grunze, education director of the organization. Wisconsin’s partisan primary election is next Tuesday, August 9th. Dane County voters will select the candidates for U.S. senator, U.S. representative, state representative, and at the county level, […]
Wisconsin Primary: What voters need to know for Election Day
With the Wisconsin Primary coming up, today’s guest is Andrea Kaminski of the League of Women Voters to talk about the primary election and redistricting. The League of Women Voters is a citizens’ organization that has fought since 1920 to improve our government and engage all citizens in the decisions that impact their lives. Formed […]
Community Shares Change-Maker Award Winners!
Community Shares of Wisconsin presents its Award Winners on the Access Hour! This year’s Community Change-Maker Award Winners are: – M Adams from Freedom Inc. M is a community organizer, a movement builder, and a mentor for emerging young leaders – Melanie Ramey from League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Voting rights are Melanie’s passion: […]
Information About Election Day and Take Back the Land-Madison
On Tuesday August 14, Cynthia Lin discussed important voter information with Gail Bliss from the League of Women Voters. Today is election day and voters across the state will head to the polls to decide candidates in races for the state Assembly, Congress and the state Senate. On the second half of the show, Cynthia […]