Connecticut
The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity presents Women's Day at the Capitol
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity has put together a jam-packed presentation you won’t want to miss, entitled “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Economic Power & Well-Being,” focusing on the progress our state has made on key issues important to the progress of women, and the next steps we hope to see.
CWEALF's 50th Anniversary Celebration - A Million Women Before Us
CWEALF has a long tradition of celebrating women who make a difference in the lives of women and girls in Connecticut. This year, not only is CWEALF honoring a woman who has made tremendous contributions to our state, they’re celebrating their 50th anniversary! Registration is required for this ticketed event.
Wilton League of Women Voters: Town Hall with Matt Knickerbocker, Town Administrator
Join the Wilton LWV and The Wilton Library for a Town Hall with Wilton Town Administrator Matt Knickerbocker. Matt will speak about his work in implementing the mission of streamlining Town operations and finding new efficiencies. He will also briefly touch on the history of the classic New England “town meeting” form of government and the highly interconnected functions that exist between public, private and civic organizations that help it function successfully. Open to the public, registration requested.
Newly Released! The Connecticut Redistricting Analysis
Connecticut passed their new state House and Senate district plans in November 2021. Each passed unanimously in their 9-person bipartisan Reapportionment Commission; however, the process has been criticized for legislators controlling the process and for the negotiations that serve to protect incumbents. The League of Women Voters of Connecticut asked Kyle Evans of Trinity College and Catherine T. Chang of the University of Washington to provide analyses of the new maps. The full report is now available.
Why does the League take a position on Internet and Media issues?
On Thursday, February 16 at 12:00 PM, the Connecticut General Assembly's Energy & Technology committee will hold an informational forum on broadband and telecommunications issues. If you have a good broadband connection, you can watch the forum on the CGA Energy and Technology YouTube channel or on CT-N, the Connecticut Network.
Early Voting Roundtable: Increasing Civic Engagement, Strengthening Our Democracy.
Join LWVCT and other CT Advocacy organizations and groups for a legislative dialogue regarding early voting in Connecticut.
Litchfield LWV Annual Spring Luncheon - Hidden Consensus: BiPartisan Solutions to Partisan Gridlock
Join the Litchfield LWV for their annual spring luncheon! Guest Speaker Bill Curry will be speaking on ways to bring people together to achieve collective goals, and will offer bi-partisan solutions to break the gridlock. Open to the Public, Registration required for this catered event.
Westport: Voter Education and Registration Drive
League of Women Voters of Westport will be holding a voter registration and education drive at Staples High School on April 5 from 10:30 – 1:30.
LDF, ACLU of CT and Stamford elected officials present the John Lewis Voting Rights Act of Connecticut: Stamford Townhall
Join the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), the ACLU of Connecticut, and Stamford elected officials for an urgent town hall regarding S.B. 1226 - John Lewis Voting Rights Act of CT. Please register in advance.