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In recent years, laws restricting access to reproductive healthcare and abortion have imperiled women‘s lives, health and fertility. Maternal deaths have increased, especially for Black women. The Reproductive Rights Committee of the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County presents this public issues forum to learn more about this critical issue from medical and legal experts.

Livestream available at nostudios.com

The Reproductive Rights Education Subcommittee will be having standing meetings on the first Thursday of the month via Zoom starting in August

The Reproductive Rights Education Subcommittee will be having standing meetings on the first Thursday of the month via Zoom starting in August

2024 understanding Indonesia Contacts: Gloria Weiskotten: weiskotten@att.net and Ned Maxwell: n.maxwell@lwvmilwaukee.org

Grant Writers Committee Meeting Standard Agenda 5:30 Welcome and check-in, adjustments to agenda 5:35 Minutes of last meeting 5:38 News on grant applications 5:45 Grant applications in progress 6:10 Discussion of potential applications 6:20 Review of research on foundations and grant opportunities 6:30 Needs that would benefit from a grant 6:35 Education updates 6:40 Next steps and assignments 6:45 Next meeting 6:50 Questions 7:00 Adjourn

Lunch and Learn now meets on Zoom quarterly. Our next Zoom meeting is at 12 noon on Tuesday, October 15, with Debra Gillispie — Leader of Mothers Against Violence. Lunch and Learn follows the lead of women and the communities most impacted by racism and inequity. We focus on what we can do to make things better for humankind. 

The Governance Committee Meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct 15, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Room 2212. Join the committee!

Last day to register to vote by mail. After this date, you must register in person at your municipal clerk’s office or your polling place.

Last day to register to vote online. After this date, you must register in person at your municipal clerk’s office or your polling place.

For the second time, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) is teaming up with the American Society of Civil Engineers-Wisconsin Section (ASCE-WI) to bring the findings of the ASCE-WI 2024 Report Card for Wisconsin‘s Infrastructure to you. This webinar series, kicking off on October 17th 12:00-1:30 pm, will bring insights into Wisconsin’s 17 infrastructure areas straight from the report authors. Each program will also include diverse perspectives from those involved in different aspects of each area. Find out the state of Wisconsin‘s infrastructure, and what we can do to ensure a strong foundation for our state‘s future!

Early Voting allowed to begin. Locations and hours vary by municipality. City of MKE, check for days and hours at city.milwaukee.gov/elections. Check with your municipal clerk to get your community‘s early voting locations and schedules. Find your clerk on MyVote.wi.gov.

League Cafe meets monthly and welcomes League members old and new, as well as community members. In a small group setting, we get to know each other better, share knowledge and have interesting conversations. In rotating months, we meet as a general discussion group, and in opposite months, convene as a book club to discuss noteworthy books on racial equity, immigration and/or voting. Book Discussion :The Southernization of America

Zoom meeting on the 4th Monday of every month at 6:30pm. In-person meeting at Summit Place quarterly.

For the second time, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) is teaming up with the American Society of Civil Engineers-Wisconsin Section (ASCE-WI) to bring the findings of the ASCE-WI 2024 Report Card for Wisconsin‘s Infrastructure to you. This webinar series, kicking off on October 17th 12:00-1:30 pm, will bring insights into Wisconsin’s 17 infrastructure areas straight from the report authors. Each program will also include diverse perspectives from those involved in different aspects of each area. Find out the state of Wisconsin‘s infrastructure, and what we can do to ensure a strong foundation for our state‘s future!