League Joins Effort to Encourage Disclosure of Campaign Bundlers (Legal Document) 10/5/2023 To Whom It May Concern: As the third-quarter campaign finance filing deadline approaches, we, the undersigned organizations, urge you to publicly…
LWVUS Submits Comments on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementation (Legal Document) 9/29/2023 The League submitted comments to the Council on Environmental Quality regarding its proposed revisions to its regulations for implementing the …
Election FAQ (Blog) 9/22/2023 Election Day doesn't have to be confusing! We're answering some of our most frequently received questions on casting your ballot. Am I registered to…, Can I register to vote on Election Day? This depends on what state you live in! Go to VOTE411.org, scroll to the "explore voting information by…
The Climate Crisis and the Urgent Need for Government Action (Blog) 9/21/2023 The climate crisis continues to devastatingly and inequitably impact the health and well-being of people and our planet. Climate change…, Fossil fuels, including coal, oil, and natural gas, are burned to generate energy. Diesel and gasoline are two examples. Burning fossil fuels…, In 2023, the UN’s International Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Sixth Assessment Report synthesis on climate change, finding…, The League advocates in favor of laws, regulations, and policies to mitigate climate change and its impact. We also advocate for the expansion of…
LWVUS Joins Letter Urging Congress to Protect Water-Related State Revolving Funds (Legal Document) 8/28/2023 LWVUS joined a letter to Congress urging that they protect the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (…
LWVUS Urges Congress to Support the Children’s Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Resolution (Legal Document) 8/16/2023 LWVUS sent a memo to members of Congress urging them to support S. Con. Res. 13/H. Con. Res. 56. This concurrent resolution recognizes the…
LWVUS Advocates for Election Funding (Legal Document) 8/10/2023 The League of Women Voters of the United States sent a letter to Congress in support of the Senate’s proposed $75 million appropriation for the…
Good Government Groups Defend Washington State Disclosure Law, Facing Opposition from Meta (Press Release) 8/10/2023 Seattle, WA – Campaign Legal Center, joined by the League of Women Voters of Washington, Fix Democracy First and the Brennan Center for Justice…
LWVUS Sends Letter to Congress about the Freedom to Vote Act (Legal Document) 8/1/2023 While the League of Women Voters is pleased to see the Freedom to Vote Act introduced again, the bill is not perfect, and we are disappointed that it…