Part of the voting process is staying in the know about issues that affect you. Use these resources to help track what’s happening in government at the local, state and national levels. You’ll also find some information on issues of interest.
Follow what is happening in Salina
Local government entities make their meeting information available online. You can also request to receive information via email and, in some cases, meetings are recorded. Find many of these resources at the links below.
Agendas and meeting packets for the Salina City Commission and city boards, such as the planning commission, housing authority and library board, are made available in one online archive system. The city’s Youtube channel posts live streams and recordings of most meetings.
The Saline County Commission includes links to meeting minutes and videos in the calendar toward the bottom of the commission’s webpage.
USD 305’s board provides links to its meeting agendas, live stream and how to request email updates on the USD 305 website.
The Salina Airport Authority provides board documents and meeting recordings on the SAA website.
Keep up to date on our Kansas Legislature with Policy Watch
The League of Women Voters legislative liaison, Paul Johnson, has released his next report. Read the latest “Policy Watch”
Policy Watch Weekly Update is a publication of the Kansas Rural Center with sponsorship from the following: KRC’s Policy Watch partners: League of Women Voters, Kansas Natural Resource Council, Kansas Farmers Union, Climate and Energy Project, and Audubon of Kansas.
Visit KRC’s website to read about the recent activities of the Kansas Legislature.
Concerned about an issue or a bill?
Call the KS toll-free legislative hotline at (800) 432-3924 and leave a message for your state legislator. Calls are answered by librarians at the State Library of Kansas, and all conversations are confidential. The hotline is available weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You will be asked for your name, your address (so they can find your legislator), and your brief message.
You can also text questions to 785-256-0733 or instant message at Ask-a-Librarian. These experienced research librarians will also answer your questions about legislation, legislative procedures, and state government.
Issues of Interest
The Electoral College and its functions in the presidential election has been debated for several years. Barbara Peterick presented on the National Popular Vote Plan at the LWV Kansas’s Council in April. Review her presentation slides to find out more.
