Patch: MD Gerrymandering Ruling By Supreme Court 'Disappointing': Hogan (News Clips) 6/27/2019 This story was originally published by Patch. ANNAPOLIS, MD — The redistricting of Maryland's Sixth Congressional district certainly seemed to help…
League Urges Congress to Lift Severe Caps on Discretionary Spending (Article) 6/26/2019 LWVUS joined organizations connected to the Coalition on Human Needs on a letter urging members of Congress to lift severe caps on domestic and…, Dear Representative/Senator: The undersigned organizations strongly urge you to continue the progress advanced in the last two years by supporting…
NPR: Wisconsin Supreme Court Sides With GOP Lawmakers To Limit Democratic Governor's Power (News Clips) 6/21/2019 This story was originally published by National Public Radio. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Republican state lawmakers and…
Florida's Field Hearing on Election Administration (Blog) 5/20/2019 This guest blog post was written by Karen Wilkerson, member of the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County. On May 6, 2019, the House…
League Joins Groups Urging Presidential Candidates to Prioritize Democracy Reform Agenda (Legal Document) 5/15/2019 On May 15, the League joined over 100 organizations on letters to all announced presidential candidates urging them to implement a democracy reform…, The following candidates received letters: (May 15, 2019) Sen. Michael Bennet Gov. Jay Inslee Vice President Joe Biden…, May 15, 2019 The Honorable Michael Bennett Bennet for America PO Box 44494 Denver, Colorado 80202 Dear Senator Bennet, Congratulations on your…
League Calls on Senate to Hold For the People Act Hearing (Legal Document) 4/23/2019 The League sent a memo to the U.S. Senate calling for a hearing on the For the People Act. April 18, 2019 To: …
League of Women Voters Supports the For the People Act in the Senate (Press Release) 3/27/2019 This bill will make elections fairer and put power back in the hands of the American people WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters…
League Urges Support for HR4 (Legal Document) 3/22/2019 LWVUS sent a letter to the U.S. House urging Representatives to support HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act. This legislation is a direct response…
League of Women Voters Applauds House of Representatives for Passing the For the People Act (Press Release) 3/8/2019 LWV Urges Senate Leaders to Vote on This Essential Bill WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed…
League of Women Voters Urges Support for HR1, Opposition for Weakening Amendments (Legal Document) 3/5/2019 The League of Women Voters sent the following message to members of the U.S. House in support of HR1, the For the People Act. League of Women…