LWV of the Calumet Area

06/16/2026

06/14/2026

The League of Women Voters expresses concern regarding the recently passed reconciliation package, raising concerns regarding expanded funding for immigration enforcement without sufficient oversight and accountability measures. The League warns measures of this scale could have far-reaching negative consequences related to due process, constitutional rights, and civil liberties.

Read the full statement here: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-women-voters-condemns-passage-reconciliation-package-expanding

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

06/03/2026

Public meetings are one way Hoosiers can stay informed about issues affecting their communities and learn more about how state government works.

The Indiana Rare Diseases Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, June 5, from 3:00–5:00 p.m. The council advises state leaders on issues impacting individuals and families affected by rare diseases, including access to care, treatment, and resources.

Location: Indiana Department of Health 2 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46204
Can't attend in person? The meeting will also be livestreamed. Find the link below: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://click.subscription.in.gov/?qs%3DABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ4ODl9AA0AAAAAAFNt7-qJIcxuCVhHu2mHow1lQQcViz8ogrzeaNbfpYgTfs6NZ0ECPVY5DA6J5cT919HT9skEO-6cwYsS2HDZP-Yxgv3PVUfPhCrkY9k&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0VoVUhR9ROhXHN6KQnO2ld

06/01/2026

05/23/2026

Indiana’s May 2026 primary turnout was just 17% statewide with individual counties ranging from only 8% to 32% participation. This statistic means that in many communities across the state, a small fraction of voters made decisions that impacted everyone in their community. Click here to see official county level results across the Hoosier state here: https://enr.indianavoters.in.gov/site/index.html

05/18/2026

Our last cafe night was a discussion on the importance of school boards. Glenn Johnson, Indiana School Board Association, Region 2 Director and Carlotta Blake King, Hammond School Board President were our speakers. Carlotta explained the functions of the school board and their many responsibilities.
Glenn Johnson gave us a higher level insight into state and local challenges.