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LWVUS Statement on President Biden standing down from reelection
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 21 Jul '24

21 Jul '24

Dear LWVWV Members, We are writing to share the official statement from the League of Women Voters of the United State regarding President Biden's decision to withdrawal from presidential race. The statement was issued by LWVUS as a member National Task Force on Election Crises. You can read the full statement and more about candidate succesion here <https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/president-biden-withdraws-reele…> . LWVUS and LWVWV have also shared the statement on our social media channels. -- Julie Julie Archer President, LWVWV (304) 610-9094

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May Newsletter
by bmurrell＠frontier.com 29 May '24

29 May '24

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

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Register Now: LWVWV State Council, May 18 @10AM
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 17 May '24

17 May '24

*A personal note from Lyn Widmyer:* *I joined the Board a year ago as 1st Vice President. It hasbeen such a wonderful experience and the energy from Board members has been trulyinspirational. We are increasing our influence at the state legislative level and at the LWVUSlevel. Please stay active and whenever you can, recruit new members to join us. We have great* *momentum now—let’s keep it up!!!!* Please join us at the 2024 State Council. *Register here <https://forms.gle/4AXJEZAtKzq44yae6>*. *LWVWV Council Meeting: Saturday, May 18, 10 AM* Join us as we highlight a fantastic year of activities and rekindle your enthusiasm for the LWV of WV! The detailed agenda is here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m-LId_5XzEw_Q8oYOQBApnM-c14uNh9B/edit?u…>. Please pay special attention to the morning session that starts at 10:30 am: Megan Brown from LWVUS will brief us on the VOTE411 program and how we can help promote that program for voter education and election information Judy Ball and Julie Archer will share lessons learned from the Make Some Noise program and the 2024 Legislative Scorecard. This was truly a team effort and many League members contributed their time and energy. Please share your suggestions on how to make the program even better! (Check out Judy's interview with WV Public Broadcasting here <https://wvpublic.org/w-va-league-of-women-voters-offers-2024-legislative-sc…>.) We will be discussing the need to form LWVWV positions on public education and local levies. Both these topics are important state concerns and we need to form more detailed LWVWV positions on them. BUT WAIT!! THERE’S MORE!!!!! After these topics, we will break at noon for a refreshment break. Stick around to hear BIG NEWS about the LWVUS convention which will be in June in Washington DC, Julie Archer, Lyn Widmyer and Judy Ball will be attending. The LWVWV will be on the agenda for two very important topics: our proposal for a small state caucus workshop has been accepted and we have co-sponsored a request for a resolution regarding Ethics In Government. We also want to hear from you about topics and issues we should share at the national convention. To finish up the Council session, we will hear portfolio and committee reports. The managers have been very busy and here is our chance to learn more about the LWVWV activities and concerns. WHEW—the LWVWV has been busy! In addition to approving the budget for the coming year and receiving input and guidance on our program work, we still need volunteers for Voter Service and Nominating Committee. Please consider helping! *We look forward to seeing you Saturday, May 18! Please register here: https://forms.gle/4AXJEZAtKzq44yae6 <https://forms.gle/4AXJEZAtKzq44yae6> *

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League Updates: 2024 Legislative Scorecard; State Council May 18
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

*LWVWV Releases 2024 WV Legislative Scorecard * The League of Women Voters of West Virginia has published its Legislative Scorecard for the 2024 West Virginia legislative session. This scorecard compiles the votes of all senators and delegates on 26 bills that became law. These 26 laws are significant to the LWVWV because they directly relate to key LWVWV priorities <https://lwvwv.org/2024/01/04/lwvwv-2024-program-policy-priorities/> in four policy areas: strengthening democracy, safeguarding equal rights, protecting children and families, and creating a sustainable future. The LWVWV Legislative Scorecard for 2024 (and for 2023) is available in a searchable format at LWVWV.org. See press coverage here <https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/league-of-women-voters-releases-2024-wv-…> . *Reminder: LWVWV 2024 State Council May 18* A friendly reminder that our 2024 State Council, which will be held virtually on Saturday, May 18 at 10AM. An outline of the agenda and topics to be discussed is below. The proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year can be found here <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wG5wL_54zMkTWgMDboqcIm1ADkEvqW3-/view?usp=…>. The registration link will be forthcoming. *Who is eligible to attend council? *Delegates are state board members, local League presidents, MAL-Unit chair, and other League delegates. Visitors are all other League members in attendance. The state bylaws provide for the following number of local League delegates at council: the president (or alternate) plus two delegates from each local League. MAL Units are entitled to one delegate at council. *LWVWV COUNCIL May 18, 2024 AGENDA:* *10:00 am Call to Order/Agenda Changes/Additions* - Roll Call of Local Leagues - Discussion & Passage of the Budget for 2024-2025 *10:30 am Presentations/Discussion* - Review at 2024 Legislative Session and what comes next (Judy/Julie) - LWV Vote 411 program (guest speaker from national - Status of Voter Service chair for LWVWV - Need to Develop LWVWV Positions on All Levels of Public Education; Local Levies *12:00 pm Break* *12:15 pm National Convention* - Update on Ethics in Government Resolution to LWVUS (co-signed by WVLWV Board) - LWVWV request for Small State League caucus workshop has been accepted! - Direction from membership to delegates attending national convention *12:45 Unfinished Business* - Status of Nominating Committee - Portfolio & Committee Reports *2:00 ADJOURN* *Spice It Up and Support the League of Women Voters* LWVWV member Conni Gratop Lewis flagged this special offer from Penzey's Spices. For a limited time their Popcorn Gift Box is only $10.00. $5 from every sale will be donated to The League of Women Voters. Details here <https://www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/it%27s-popcorn-time-gift-box/c-24/p-…>. (Limit 5 Boxes. Offer ends Sunday, April 28.)

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Call to Council: Mark Your Calendars for May 18
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 07 Apr '24

07 Apr '24

Dear LWVWV Members, This is the official call to our *2024 State Council*, which will be held virtually on *Saturday, May 18* at *10AM*. The agenda and registration link will be forthcoming. The proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year is attached. The agenda and registration link will be forthcoming. Who is eligible to attend council? Delegates are state board members, local League presidents, MAL-Unit chair, and other League delegates. Visitors are all other League members in attendance. The state bylaws provide for the following number of local League delegates at council: the president (or alternate) plus two delegates from each local League. MAL Units are entitled to one delegate at council. Please mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you on May 18. In League, Julie Archer President, LWVWV (304) 610-9094

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LWVWV VOTER Newsletter Spring 2024
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Hello! Attached is the spring League of Women Voters of West Virginia VOTER where you can learn about our activities during the 2024 Legislative Session and other LWVWV updates. A hard copy will also be sent to those on the distribution list. In League, Teresa Koon VOTER Editor

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April LWV of Huntington Newsletter
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 28 Mar '24

28 Mar '24

From: Beverly Murrell To: LWVWV Members State Board, Local Board and League Friends: Attached is the Huntington League of Women Voter's newsletter. Enjoy! Beverly Murrell Patricia Keller

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Make Some Noise: Tell the Governor to Veto SB 841 and HB 5105
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 13 Mar '24

13 Mar '24

[image: lwv msn logo.png] The WV Legislature has adjourned but the Governor can still veto two bills we strongly oppose. *SB 841* weakens unemployment insurance benefits despite more than 1,500 workers receiving layoff notices in recent weeks. Cutting unemployment benefits harms our state’s economy and harms families. *HB 5105 *would roll back the state’s school vaccination requirements. It would allow students attending virtual classes to be exempted from vaccine requirements. It would also allow would allow the state’s 143 private or parochial schools to develop their own rules for vaccines. Medical professionals, concerned that such exemptions may lead to an increases in such diseases as measles and polio, have urged the Governor to veto HB 5105 The LWVWV strongly supports protecting children and families. Please call Governor Justice at 304-558-2000 or email him at governor(a)wv.gov. Tell him to veto *SB 841* and *HB 5105*.

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MAKE SOME NOISE! Oppose SB 601 and SB 614
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 07 Mar '24

07 Mar '24

[image: lwv msn logo.png] *The 60-day Legislative session is about to end but the House will vote on two bills tomorrow (Friday) that need your attention!! Please OPPOSE:* *SB 601 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=601&year=…>* is named the WV Women’s Bill of Rights, but it has nothing to do with strengthening the rights of women in areas like education, employment, or reproductive health. Instead, it takes away rights. SB 601 would limit the definition of sex to sex assigned at birth (only two options) and eliminate recognition of gender identity that differs from sex assigned at birth. Passed by Senate Feb 28. *SB 614 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=614&year=…> *authorizes teachers to remove and/or suspend elementary school children for certain behaviors and permits involvement of law enforcement. LWVWV supports evidence-based counseling and intervention for students with behavior problems, but many school districts in WV cannot provide these supports. SB 614 does not include any funding for school districts to provide behavioral support. Instead, it allows the removal and suspension of children at the teachers' discretion. Passed by Senate Feb 12. *MAKE SOME NOISE *and contact your Delegates and urge them to oppose SB 601 and SB 614.

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Make Some Noise: OPPOSE SB 352 and SB 841 as they reach House floor for vote
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 06 Mar '24

06 Mar '24

[image: lwv msn logo.png] S*B 352* <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=352&year=…> modifies the West Virginia abortion ban. Prior to a legal, medically necessary abortion, this bill mandates specific elements of informed consent, including information about medical risks and alternative care options. Physicians have expressed concern that this bill will introduce scientifically inaccurate information into the informed consent process. *SB 841 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=841&year=…> *changes the structure of unemployment benefits in the state. It reduces the duration for unemployment benefits at the same time when two major employers in West Virginia with hundreds of employees are shutting down. *Both bills have passed the Senate, so please contact your member of the House Delegates <https://wvecouncil.org/wv-legislature/house/> to vote NO on SB 352 and SB 841.*

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