Public Comment: Broadband Access WY, phase 1

Public comment is open through Sept 1.  This virtual session is for background on the project and discussion.   The project funding totals $348M.  To access these funds, WY must have a detailed plan to access all underserved parts of the

Labor Day

The first Monday of September -- the end of summer in the US -- became a holiday in 1882.  It was associated with a parade to honor the labor movement.    Only the US and Canada celebrate laborers on this Monday

A unit meeting: Know your Board of Education

The LWV of Westport models a "unit meeting" in their community will host three (3) elected members of the Westport Board of Education for an in-depth panel and discussion on how the BOE operates each year. They promise to explain

Webinar: engaging VOTE411 volunteers

Vote411 is not a difficult program.  Getting candidates to take notice and post answers is much, much harder. Please register for this webinar.  Read more>>>

International Democracy Day

First celebrated in 2007 and initiated by the United Nations.  Each year there is a theme and this year's theme is "Cornerstones of Democracy:  Civics, Civility, and Collaboration."

Constitution Day

The celebration commemorates the making and signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787. It's also known as Constitution and Citizenship Day.  UW's Academic Affairs web pages link to documents such as the Federalist papers.  Read more>>>  

2 Zoom events: Earthshot Summit & Transition Finance Forum

Earthshot prizes may be more well-known because of Prince William.  The Earthshot (Innovation) Prize Innovation Summit is held to coincide with the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.  Its intent is to promote the investments needed for the

National Voter Registration Day

This recently established "Civic Holiday" is the first of four intended "to address specific actions and opportunities to help more Americans cast a ballot."  This day was first celebrated in 2012, and the three others in 2020:   Voter Registration Day

Monthly hybrid meeting: WY Chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby

This is a hybrid meeting: in Laramie at the public meeting room in Laramie Fire Station #2: 1558 N 23rd St Zoom Line:   https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/4063072020?pwd=RDcrM0ZaclRyTTFBMllGVnpCVHREQT09  Or dial: 855 880 1246 US Toll-free, Meeting ID: 406 307 2020, Meeting Password: 1053Their agenda covers this month's climate action, updates

Braver Angels debate: Improve the vote? Ranked-choice voting?

Registration is required: register here. Is our current system the best we can do? Can we "Improve the Vote?” Are there ways to make our elections more fair, and to give voters a greater say in who is chosen?  Some