- LWVWV members - lists.bikelover.org

LWV Huntington Area Newsletter
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 25 Apr '25

25 Apr '25

TO: State Board, Local Presidents and League Friends FROM: Patricia Keller and Beverly Murrell, LWVHA Attached is the April newsletter from the Huntington League of Women Voters. Hope you enjoy! Patricia & Beverly

1 0

LWVWV State Convention - May 3; National Lobby Day - April 30
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 23 Apr '25

23 Apr '25

*LWVWV State Convention - Saturday, May 3 @10AM* The *League of Women Voters of WV* will hold its *State Convention* on Saturday, May 3, 2025 via *Zoom* <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jfX1pBpuTbutnokZJfGpXA#/registrati…>. We will call the convention to order at 10AM. *Click here <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jfX1pBpuTbutnokZJfGpXA#/registrati…>* *to register for the convention. * The agenda <https://lwvwv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/LWVWV-CONVENTION-AGENDA-Revise…> includes the election of all officers and directors; approval of changes to the by-laws; and approval of the 2025-2026 budget. League members can download relevant documents here <https://lwvwv.org/2025/03/09/lwvwv-state-convention-may-3-2025/>. *Updates from LWVUS: Lobby Day - April 30; Unite and Rise 8.5 Launch - May 1* - Lobby for Democracy - April 30, 2025 in DC & Virtually The League is having a Lobby Day <https://services.thesoftedge.com/lcf/form.cfm?orgid=LWV&name=Lobby%20Day%20…> to defend our democracy. League members are encouraged to join LWVUS on April 30th in Washington, DC — on the 100th day of the second Trump Administration — to meet with our members of Congress and urge them to honor their oath of office to “support and defend the Constitution.” There will also be virtual and local opportunities for those who are not able to travel. LWVUS will host a virtual briefing on April 24th at 4pm ET, where they will share tips for setting up and conducting Hill meetings and answer any questions. Please register here <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bWzJVUQyRPCMhFyiyRYw0g#/registrati…> for this briefing. A recording of this briefing will be available if you are unable to join. - LWV Declares United States in a “Constitutional Crisis,” Announces New Initiative to Mobilize Voters <https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/lwv-declares-united-states-cons…> On April 17, 2025, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, and Dianna Wynn, president of the League of Women Voters, released the following statement: “It has now been 87 days since the start of the Trump administration. From the flagrant disregard for congressional authority and governmental checks and balances to defying Supreme Court orders to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back home, one thing is abundantly clear: *our country is in a constitutional crisis.* "We the people must fight back. That is why the League of Women Voters is launching a powerful new initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5. "Unite and Rise 8.5 will engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters between now and November 2026 to protect and preserve our democratic institutions. "The foundational principles that have sustained our democracy — checks and balances, the rule of law, free and fair elections — are under direct and sustained threat. In this extraordinary moment, we cannot proceed with business as usual. All Americans — no matter who you voted for in 2024 — need to come together, stand united, and fight back to save our democracy. We cannot afford to fail the generations to come.” Unite and Rise 8.5 will launch on May 1, 2025.

1 0

LWVWV State Convention Reminder and Agenda - Join Us May 3rd
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 20 Apr '25

20 Apr '25

The *League of Women Voters of WV* will hold its *State Convention* on Saturday, May 3, 2025 via *Zoom* <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jfX1pBpuTbutnokZJfGpXA#/registrati…>. We will call the convention to order at 10AM. *Click here <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jfX1pBpuTbutnokZJfGpXA#/registrati…>* *to register for the convention. * Delegates are state board members, local League presidents, and other League delegates. Visitors are all others in attendance. The state bylaws provide for the following numbers of local League delegates: Local League president (or alternate) plus one delegate for the first 15 members. One additional delegate for each 10 additional members or major fraction thereof. The agenda includes the election of all officers and directors; approval of changes to the by-laws; and approval of the 2025-2026 budget. League members can download relevant documents here <https://lwvwv.org/2025/03/09/lwvwv-state-convention-may-3-2025/>. LWVWV CONVENTION AGENDA - MAY 3, 2025 10:00 AM Welcome & Call to Order - Recognition of Local Leagues and Introduction of Delegates Local League Designees - Credentials Report Teresa Koon - Adoption of Convention Rules - Changes/Additions to Agenda - Report of Nominating Committee Presentation of Proposed Budget for 2025-2026 Teresa Koon Changes recommended by the budget committee include: - Dues/PMP income and expenses remain for one more year. - Added $300 income to fundraising line item in anticipation of fundraising – at a minimum adding a QR code to outreach that says to join or donate follow the QR code. - Increased VOTER service to add $2500 for VOTE 411 2026 election statewide. - Allocated $400 under position support for national government to boost FB posts or do other outreach related to the outcome of the Federal Judiciary Study. Budget available for download at https://lwvwv.org/2025/03/09/lwvwv-state-convention-may-3-2025/ Proposed Budget Amendment: The League Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW) recommended a budget amendment to the LWVWV Board to fund a 2-year subscription to FastDemocracy, legislative tracking software that will facilitate LLAW monitoring of legislation and reduce manual efforts required during the 60 day legislative session. The LWVWV Board took action on this recommendation on May 2, and their decision was to request the Convention ADOPT/REJECT this amendment. Discussion of Proposed Program BREAK 11:00 AM President’s Report Julie Archer Action Items - Adoption of Budget - Election of Officers and Directors - Amend by-laws to align with LWVUS changes to membership and dues and to change outdated references Available for download at https://lwvwv.org/2025/03/09/lwvwv-state-convention-may-3-2025/ - Designate attendees to 2025 LWVUS Council, scheduled for June 2025 - Direction to Board and to LWVUS Council 11:30 am Updates - Local League Consensus meetings on LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study - LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study – progress report - Report on LLAW activities during 2025 Legislative session Julie Archer, Judy Ball - Committee/Portfolio Reports - Education - Strengthening Democracy - Safeguarding Equal Rights - Protecting Children & Families - Creating a Sustainable Future - VOTER Newsletter - Website & Tech - Local League Reports - Jefferson County - Huntington Area - Morgantown-Monongalia County 12:00 noon Direction to the Board from Members ADJOURN ReplyForward Add reaction

1 0

Newest column from Dominion Post
by LWV Morgantown-Monongalia County 30 Mar '25

30 Mar '25

Subscribe now to LWV-MM's Substack <https://open.substack.com/pub/lwvmorgantown/p/most-are-one-paycheck-away-fr…> . [image: SS-2025-03-30.png]

1 0

March 15 Consensus Meeting Reminder; LWVWV Convention May 3
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 09 Mar '25

09 Mar '25

A friendly reminder that the League of Women Voters of WV will host will a virtual consensus meeting on *Saturday, March 15 at 10 AM* *ET* to discuss issues related to the Federal Judiciary. This is an opportunity for League members to exchange ideas and opinions as part of the decision making process. Every state and local League hosting a consensus meeting will answer the same set of consensus questions. Answers will be used by the Federal Judiciary Study Committee to write the new LWVUS position. *Click here* <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2A7dDAqPSPOVFcPm7yCMhw>* to register in advance for the consensus meeting*. More on the process and importance of this study and links to specific resources can be found here <https://lwvwv.org/2025/03/02/join-our-consensus-meeting-on-the-federal-judi…> . Also, please save the date for the *LWVWV State Convention*, which will be held via Zoom on *Saturday, May 3*. The agenda will include the election of all officers and directors; approval of changes to the by-laws; and approval of the 2025-2026 budget. League members can download relevant documents here <https://lwvwv.org/2025/03/09/lwvwv-state-convention-may-3-2025/>. Finally, thank you to everyone who has taken action in response to our *Make Some Noise* alerts. You can find all of our action alerts <https://lwvwv.org/category/league-of-women-votes-of-wv/action-alerts/>, as well as testimony <https://lwvwv.org/category/league-of-women-votes-of-wv/press-releases/> submitted by the League, on the LWVWV website. We encourage you to follow us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/lwvwv/> for the latest legislative updates and actions.

1 0

OPPOSE HB 3016 for voter suppression & discrimination
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 04 Mar '25

04 Mar '25

[image: lwv msn logo.png] OPPOSE HB 3016, another voter suppression and discrimination bill. On the MARCH 4, 10:00 am ET agenda of Legal Services, a subcommittee of House Judiciary (legal.services(a)wvhouse.gov and judiciary(a)wvhouse.gov) 🛑HB 3016 eliminates from WV’s long list of voter ID options all the IDs without photographs. 🛑HB 3016 requires non-citizen status to be identified on state-sanctioned photo IDs issued for purposes other than voting. Historically, badges such as the ones described in this bill have been used to segregate an unfavored group from the rest of the population and reinforce their inferior status. Under new House rules <https://blog.wvlegislature.gov/house-floor-session/2025/02/12/23370/>, each bill is considered over two days in each of its committees or subcommittees. For House bills you can now submit comments directly from the bill history page by clicking the grey box that says “Add a Public Comment on This Bill.” BILL: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=3016&year…

1 0

Make Some Noise Updates and Actions
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

Senate contacts: https://wvecouncil.org/wv-legislature/senate/ SB 299 will be up for a vote by the full Senate later this week along with SB 154. 🛑 SB 299 denies access to necessary gender-affirming healthcare. (On first reading March 4) 🛑 SB 154 prohibits instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, and it requires notification of parent/guardian if a student requests an accommodation related to gender identity. This puts a child’s safety at risk. (On second reading March 4) … House contacts: https://wvecouncil.org/wv-legislature/house/ SB 460 hasn't come up for Mark Up & Passage in House Health ( health(a)wvhouse.gov) yet, but it could be back on the agenda at any time, possibly this week. 🛑 SB 460 will relax WV’s first-in-the-Nation childhood vaccination standards. At least one child has died from a current and growing measles outbreak in Texas, which has lax vaccination standards. 🛑 HB 2400 prohibits distribution of absentee ballot applications—public documents. The bill is parked on the inactive calendar because its provisions have been amended into HB 2117 parked on the inactive calendar. 🛑 HB 2117 changes date for mail-in ballots to be received by clerk, and after being amended in committee, prohibits distribution of absentee ballot applications. HB 2117 is on first reading March 4. … Legal Services, a subcommittee of House Judiciary ( legal.services(a)wvhouse.gov and judiciary(a)wvhouse.gov), is advancing: 🛑 HB 2382, a statewide camping ban, which will criminalize homelessness under the guise of protecting public health. A similar ordinance is on the ballot for repeal in Morgantown’s city election in April as a result of a citizen petition. House Education (education(a)wvhouse.gov) has on its March 3 agenda: 🛑 HB 2187, to permit teachers in elementary and secondary schools to carry concealed firearms, stun guns, and tasers. Under House rules, each bill is considered in committee over two days. This is day one for HB 2187.

1 0

Join Our Consensus Meeting on the Federal Judiciary - March 15 @10AM
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 02 Mar '25

02 Mar '25

During the 2024 LWVUS Convention, delegates voted to conduct a one-year study on the Federal Judiciary to arrive at a Position. This effort is ongoing and the process will yield a new position by June 2025. On *Saturday, March 15 at 10 AM* *ET*, the LWVWV will host a virtual consensus meeting to discuss issues related to the Federal Judiciary. These consensus meetings are opportunities for all League members to exchange ideas and opinions as part of the decision making process. Every state and local League hosting a consensus meeting will answer the same set of consensus questions. Answers will be used by the Federal Judiciary Study Committee to write the new LWVUS position. *Click here* <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2A7dDAqPSPOVFcPm7yCMhw>* to register in advance for the consensus meeting*. *Please see the attached handout for more on the process and importance of this study and links to specific resources.* If you missed our February 11 briefing on the Federal Judiciary Study, you can *view the recording here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB9JbvyOz48>*. Additional resources are provided below. *Recording of National Town Hall on the Federal Judiciary* On February 4, the LWVUS hosted a town hall with experts on the federal judiciary. Panelists included Alicia Bannon from the Brennan Center, Thomas Berry from the CATO Institute, and Erinn Martin from NVG LLC. You can *view the recording here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0gEKqafpg4>*. *Join the Federal Judiciary Study Groups.io <http://groups.io/>* To sign up, *visit the discussion group's homepage <https://default.salsalabs.org/T5a908a2f-a894-4418-b4ca-01f8eb9d23ad/b9c7252…>* and click the button “Apply for Membership to this Group” to join the list. Please contact progplan(a)lwv.org <https://default.salsalabs.org/Te9b15da5-dce6-4bab-a044-335574a74a0a/b9c7252…> with any questions. *Federal Judiciary Study Materials Available* To help Leagues prepare for their study meetings, the Federal Judiciary Study committee has drafted a series of policy briefs on topics related to the federal judiciary for local and state Leagues. *Policy briefs with a Glossary of Key Terms for the Federal Judiciary Study are available on the League Management Site <https://default.salsalabs.org/Tf35e4ed9-53a3-4bfb-a34c-d3cb5ab51fe4/b9c7252…>* . Attachments

1 0

OPPOSE SB 299 in Senate Judiciary, Feb 27, 3 pm
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

[image: lwv msn logo.png] *OPPOSE SB 299* -- passed Senate Health, Feb 19, on SENATE JUDICIARY agenda, FEB 27, 2025, 3 p.m. SB 299 denies access to necessary healthcare. This bill singles out certain West Virginians seeking gender-affirming healthcare and denies them rights afforded to others. The LWV supports equal rights for all under state and federal law regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. BILL: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=299&year=… LWV TESTIMONY submitted Feb 21, 2025: https://lwvwv.org/2025/02/21/lwvwv-testimony-in-opposition-to-sb-299/ We’ve heard a lot of rhetoric in this Legislature about respecting the autonomy of individuals and families to make healthcare decisions. This bill fails to do that. We’ve also heard rhetoric about following the science. This bill ignores the science and accepted clinical guidelines followed by medical experts. This Legislature is wasting precious time and effort on bills like SB 299, which will only serve to impede medical practice and harm children. These priorities do not reflect the priorities of WV voters. And, never forget, the children that will be harmed by SB 299 are far more likely to end their own lives than live without the gender-affirming care they so desperately need. The LWV urges you to contact your representatives in the WV Senate to OPPOSE SB 299. In WV, we need to stop stigmatizing and demonizing our most vulnerable citizens. Look up contact info for Senate Judiciary: https://wvecouncil.org/wv-legislature/senate-judiciary-committee/ Contact info for full Senate: https://wvecouncil.org/wv-legislature/senate/

1 0

Fw: newsletter
by bmurrell＠frontier.com 24 Feb '25

24 Feb '25

Subject: newsletter League Local Presidents, State Board and League Friends: Attached is the February newsletter from the Huntington League of Women Voters. Enjoy! Sincerely, Beverly MurrellPatricia Keller

1 0

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

LWVWV members