Over one-third of the food produced in the US is never consumed — it is wasted. Food waste means all resources to grow the food are also wasted — energy, labor, water, and fertilizers. The energy loss alone is enough to power 50 million homes annually.  

This story was originally published in TAPinto Asbury Park.

League of Women Voters of Monmouth board member Annette Scott provides weekly education at NJ Reentry Corporation

The State Senate joins the State House in taking a crucial step towards strengthening Connecticut’s access to the ballot box. We are thrilled that the Early Voting bill, H.B. 5004 received bipartisan support and extend our sincerest gratitude to all of the senators who supported the bill. However, while we celebrate we must not overlook the importance of fully funding this initiative to ensure its successful implementation - analysis shows that over $8 million is needed to pay for adequate staff, materials, and education.

This letter to the editor was originally published in The Bismarck Tribune.

The League of Women Voters of North Dakota’s top priority this legislative session was protecting voting rights to ensure our elections remain fair and accessible for all eligible North Dakota voters. Our advocacy volunteers were busy tracking 39 election bills and resolutions -- some good, some bad, and some neutral.