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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

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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/

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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

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OPPOSE SB 460 now in the House of Delegates
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 23 Feb '25

23 Feb '25

[image: lwv msn logo.png] *OPPOSE SB 460*, which passed the Senate on Friday, and has moved on to the House. If it passes the House, Gov. Morrisey has already telegraphed his support, despite medical evidence against this bill. A hearing on SB 460 is scheduled before the House Health Committee on MONDAY, February 24 at 3:30PM. This bill will: - Remove WV’s longstanding vaccination requirements. - Permit “religious exemptions” and “philosophical exemptions” from vaccines proven to keep our children safe from infectious diseases. - Permit unvaccinated children to participate in activities that could threaten the health and well-being of their classmates. BILL: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb460%20su… NEWS: https://westvirginiawatch.com/2025/02/21/wv-senate-approves-bill-loosening-… SENATE VOTE: See how your Senators voted here: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/2025/RS/votes/senate/02-21-0018.pdf This bill permits disinformation and the religious beliefs of some to override the safety of us all. We know it will make WV’s children less safe. Other states that have chosen this path are seeing disastrous consequences. A growing measles outbreak is occurring in Texas right now. WV has been a longstanding leader in protecting our children with mandatory childhood vaccinations. We have been A LEADER, when we’re usually last! Please contact members of the House Health Committee and your own Delegates. You can look them up here: https://wvecouncil.org/wv-legislature/wv-house-health-and-human-resources/ Tell them to oppose SB 460 and protect our children.

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OPPOSE HB 2400 - Status Update
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

[image: lwv msn logo.png] OPPOSE HB 2400 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=2400&year…>, which restricts access to absentee ballot applications. *UPDATE*: HB 2400 -- with minor amendments added today -- has passed in Subcommittee and is headed to the full House Judiciary Committee. To submit written testimony *according to new House rules*, send your testimony to: judiciary(a)wvhouse.gov Attached is a copy of the testimony submitted by LWVWV last night. This bill makes it illegal for any person or organization to distribute absentee ballot applications -- blank applications, NOT ballots. Applications will be available only to voters who request them directly. This makes no sense. Absentee applications are public documents available to anyone from the Secretary of State’s website. Absentee voting is essential for West Virginians with disabilities, those who lack transportation, the elderly, and residents of rural areas. This bill targets vulnerable West Virginians least likely to have computers and direct Internet access. And it conflicts with Federal regulations designed to help nursing home residents vote. That means voter suppression. Contact members of the Judiciary Committee ASAP. Tell them to OPPOSE HB 2400. Here’s the list: https://wvecouncil.org/wv.../house-judiciary-committee/ <https://wvecouncil.org/wv-legislature/house-judiciary-committee/?fbclid=IwZ…>

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OPPOSE HB 2400 - Stop Voter Suppression in WV
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 18 Feb '25

18 Feb '25

[image: lwv msn logo.png] OPPOSE HB 2400 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=2400&year…>, which restricts access to absentee ballot applications. This bill makes it illegal for any person or organization to distribute absentee ballot applications -- blank applications, NOT ballots. Applications will be available only to voters who request them directly. This makes no sense. Absentee applications are public documents available to anyone from the Secretary of State’s website. Absentee voting is essential for West Virginians with disabilities, those who lack transportation, the elderly, and residents of rural areas. This bill targets vulnerable West Virginians least likely to have computers and direct Internet access. And it conflicts with Federal regulations designed to help nursing home residents vote. That means voter suppression. HB 2400 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=2400&year…> is on the agenda for the *Legal Services Subcommittee* of the House Judiciary Committee for Wednesday, Feb 19, 9:30 a.m. Contact members from your district ASAP. You can look them up here: House Judiciary Committee members <https://wvecouncil.org/wv-legislature/house-judiciary-committee/>. Subcommittee members include: Laura Kimble - Chair; Josh Holstein - Vice Chair; Butler, Flanigan, Fluharty, Hornby, Marple, Maynor, Ridenour, Roop. Tell them to OPPOSE HB 2400.

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Help us Revive Priority Bills that Died in 2024
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 16 Feb '25

16 Feb '25

Help Us Make Some More Noise 📣 on LWVWV Priorities! Legislative leaders have announced their priorities for the upcoming session. Help us Make Some Noise on *our* priorities! Write to your delegates and senators and ask them to reintroduce and/or support great bills that didn’t survive the 2024 session. Helpful instructions provided on website. List of bills by legislator here ... https://lwvwv.org/2025/02/12/help-us-make-some-noise-on-lwvwv-priorities/

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Please! Oppose SB 460
by John Aldis 16 Feb '25

16 Feb '25

I'm a retired Family Medicine physician living in Shepherdstown. I have advanced degrees in Medicine and in Public Health. Over my long career I saw the value of immunizations which are usually required for attendance at public schools in West Virginia. During my overseas career in many underdeveloped countries I saw what happens when these safe and effective immunizations are not required (or even available) to the public. The required vaccinations here in the United States (and especially in West Virginia) are so effective that many physicians have never even seen rubella, mumps, measles, polio, whooping cough, diphtheria, and chicken pox. I have seen *all* of these infections in the overseas communities where I worked, and there was little that I and my local medical colleagues could do to significantly alter the outcome of the infections since "treatment" of these infections is too often ineffective. Prevention with vaccines is the only solution. We cannot go there. The illnesses being prevented by "routine" vaccinations are horrific and completely unnecessary in our country. "Religious" or "philosophical" or "political" exemptions to the vaccines are meaningless when the child (or adult) is lying in front of you dying. Don't ask medical personnel in West Virginia to pick up the pieces of the lives shattered by these infections in unvaccinated children and adults. John W. Aldis, MD AAFP, MPH & Tropical Medicine jwaldis(a)gmail.com Mobile:(304) 283-0041 =================================

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OPPOSE SB 460 - Protect our Children
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 15 Feb '25

15 Feb '25

[image: lwv msn logo.png] WV has been a longstanding leader in protecting our children with mandatory childhood vaccinations. We have been *A LEADER*, when we’re usually last! Gov. Justice vetoed an attempt to overturn this law in 2024. He listened to the vigorous opposition from the medical community. Now, at Gov. Morrisey’s request, SB 460 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/sb460%2…> is up for consideration by the WV Senate after being approved by the Senate Health Committee <https://westvirginiawatch.com/2025/02/13/senate-health-committee-advances-b…> on Thursday. SB 460 will: - Remove our longstanding vaccination requirements. - Permit “religious exemptions” and “philosophical exemptions” from vaccines proven to keep our children safe from infectious diseases. - Permit unvaccinated children to participate in activities that could threaten the health and well-being of their classmates. This bill allows disinformation and the religious convictions of some to override the safety of us all. We know it will make WV’s children less safe. Other states that have chosen this path are seeing disastrous consequences. Please contact your Senators. You can look them up here: https://wvecouncil.org/wv-legislature/find-your-wv-state-legislators/ Tell them to oppose SB 460 and protect our children.

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TONIGHT @7PM: LWVWV Breifing on Federal Judiciary Study
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 11 Feb '25

11 Feb '25

*LWVWV Briefing on Federal Judiciary Study TONIGHT (Feb. 11) @7PM* 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 *Tuesday, Febuary 11 at 7 pm* *ET*, the LWVWV will host a meeting to brief members on the Federal Judiciary Study Process in advance of the state consensus meeting scheduled for March 15, 2025. Both the briefing and the consensus meeting will be held via Zoom. *Click here* <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VuyX8m7EQNq4TqJRNRvXGQ>* to register for the briefing*. *ICYMI: 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. In case you missed it, you can *view the recording here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0gEKqafpg4>*. *Join the Federal Judicary Study Groups.io <http://groups.io/>* The Federal Judiciary Study Groups.io <http://groups.io/> is now up and running! 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 two-page background policy briefs for local and state Leagues. *Policy briefs for the Federal Judiciary Study are now available on the League Management Site <https://default.salsalabs.org/Tf35e4ed9-53a3-4bfb-a34c-d3cb5ab51fe4/b9c7252…>* .

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LWVWV Briefing on the Federal Judiciary Study Process Feb. 11
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

*LWVWV Briefing on Federal Judiciary Study Feb. 11; LWVUS Study Committee Town Hall Feb. 4* 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 *Febuary 11 at 7 pm* *ET*, the LWVWV will host a meeting to brief members on the Federal Judiciary Study Process in advance of the state consensus meeting scheduled for March 15, 2025. Both the briefing and the consensus meeting will be held via Zoom. *Click here* <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VuyX8m7EQNq4TqJRNRvXGQ>* to register for the briefing*. Prior to the briefing the LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study Committee will hold a town hall on February 4 at 7pm ET with leading experts, including speakers from the Brennan Center, the CATO Institute, and NGV LLC. This town hall is an opportunity for League members to pose questions and get more information about the federal judiciary study. The link to attend the town hall is now available <https://default.salsalabs.org/T8f1c0d86-94f5-4a0d-8432-e5b1279c07c6/b9c7252…> . *Please note that this is a direct link to the event*. You may want to create a calendar invitation with this link for future use. If you are unfamiliar with Microsoft Teams, instructions on how to join the meeting <https://default.salsalabs.org/T589b3098-1ef4-411c-a218-d92a71510ae9/b9c7252…> are also available. *Join the Federal Judicary Study Groups.io <http://Groups.io>* The Federal Judiciary Study Groups.io <http://groups.io/> is now up and running! 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 two-page background policy briefs for local and state Leagues. *Policy briefs for the Federal Judiciary Study are now available on the League Management Site <https://default.salsalabs.org/Tf35e4ed9-53a3-4bfb-a34c-d3cb5ab51fe4/b9c7252…>* .

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Fw: January 2025 Newsletter
by bmurrell＠frontier.com 28 Jan '25

28 Jan '25

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

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Update on Federal Judiciary Study
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

League-wide Town Hall on the Federal Judiciary The LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study Committee will hold a town hall on February 4 at 7pm ET with leading experts, including speakers from the Brennan Center, the CATO Institute, and NGV LLC. This town hall is an opportunity for League members to pose questions and get more information about the federal judiciary study. The link to attend the town hall is now available <https://default.salsalabs.org/T8f1c0d86-94f5-4a0d-8432-e5b1279c07c6/b9c7252…> . *Please note that this is a direct link to the event*. You may want to create a calendar invitation with this link for future use. If you are unfamiliar with Microsoft Teams, instructions on how to join the meeting <https://default.salsalabs.org/T589b3098-1ef4-411c-a218-d92a71510ae9/b9c7252…> are also available. Join the Federal Judiciary Study Groups.io <http://groups.io/> The Federal Judiciary Study Groups.io <http://groups.io/> is now up and running! 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 two-page background policy briefs for local and state Leagues. *Policy briefs for the Federal Judiciary Study are now available on the League Management Site <https://default.salsalabs.org/Tf35e4ed9-53a3-4bfb-a34c-d3cb5ab51fe4/b9c7252…>* . *- Judy*Judy K. Ball, PhD, MPA 9 Palmetto Drive Morgantown, WV 26508 240.997.1222 (mobile) BallJK(a)aol.com

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NEW LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEMBERSHIP AND DUES PORTAL COMING SOON!
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

As you know, we ask for your dues every year. What you may not know is that the dues you pay support the LWVUS, the LWVWV and local leagues where they exist. This is known as the per-member-payment (PMP) and makes up a large part of our state and local budgets. The LWV is making a change. Starting in 2025, LWVUS will collect dues directly from members and give a portion back to the state and local leagues. Instead of responding to our local requests for dues, you will be asked to log into a new “Membership Platform” or “LWV Portal” for payment of dues. This will begin in February 2025. You will receive an email starting the week of February 3, 2025 requesting that you set up your account in the Portal by confirming your existing profile is correct and responding to a member survey. It is especially important for you to register in the Portal. If your dues are not due at this time (LWVWV members-at-large dues renew as of June 1, 2025 and local leagues have their own dues schedules), those are the only steps you need to take at this time. Historically, you have paid your dues by checks sent to the respective treasurer or with PayPal where that is available. Dues amounts vary based on your membership. When the Portal goes live, the LWVUS is suggesting dues of $75 per member (no household rate), but members have the option to pay more or less than that amount, down to a minimum of $20. You can also register additional household members but they each must have their own unique email in the Portal. The national league will collect, then distribute the dues, 20% to local leagues, 47% to state leagues, and 33% to the national League. Dues are now strongly encouraged to be paid via credit card or other online method and will renew on a rolling schedule one year from your last dues payment. Many of you make annual contributions in addition to your dues payment. If you would like 100% of that contribution to go directly to your state or local league, you should not include it with your dues payment in the Portal. Contributions submitted through the Portal will be divided up in the same distributions as your dues. Expect receipt of additional information from state and local leagues on direct contributions. There will continue to be options to receive or opt out of periodic emails from LWV US about current league activities. You will still receive your membership renewal notices 30 and 60 days prior to expiration if you opt out of other emails. This change affects not just dues, but overall management as well. Local and state leagues will no longer have to administer the dues process or pay a large PMP to the LWVUS and LWVWV. One real benefit to this change is that state and local leagues will be transferring the administrative burden to LWVUS. But it will be a learning process for all of us. We are sure you will have questions about this new payment arrangement. We are also learning and will update you as the new system progresses. If you have any questions about the Portal, please contact your local league or LWV WV Treasurer at Teresa.m.koon(a)gmail.com.

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SAVE THE DATE for Upcoming Consensus Meeting(s)
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 04 Jan '25

04 Jan '25

All Members of LWVWV … SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 15, 2025 for LWVWV Consensus Meeting All LWV advocacy is based on positions established by consensus. An update of LWVUS Positions was just released. See Impact on Issues 2024 – 2026 <https://www.lwv.org/sites/default/files/2024-12/ImpactOnIssues_2024-FINAL-D…> Note: Currently, LWVUS has positions on the Congress and the Presidency, but LWVUS lacks a position on the third branch of government, the Federal Judiciary, including the Supreme Court. This is an enormous hole, given growing public dissatisfaction with the Courts and numerous reform proposals. For LWVUS to participate in the debate on reforms, a Position is essential. During the 2024 LWVUS Convention, delegates voted to conduct a one-year study on the Federal Judiciary to arrive at a Position. That effort is ongoing and the process will yield a new position by June 2025. Here’s a brief summary of the process: ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Positions are developed by consensus, not a vote. To accomplish this, all Leagues across the U.S. are invited to participate in Consensus Meetings to be conducted between Feb 8 and Apr 14. The results of those meetings will be fed into the LWVUS process to arrive at a Position, if consensus is achieved. Consensus Meetings in West Virginia Local Leagues in West Virginia -- Jefferson County, Morgantown-Monongalia County, and the Huntington Area -- are planning their consensus meetings now. Local League consensus meetings will be held in-person. LWVWV will hold a separate consensus meeting on March 15. Recognizing the travel involved and wanting LWVWV Members-at-Large to have the opportunity to participate, the LWVWV consensus meeting will be held virtually, on Zoom. However, Members-at-Large have 2 options to participate in a consensus meeting: 1. Attend the LWVWV consensus meeting on Zoom on March 15. 2. Attend any of the 3 in-person local league consensus meetings for West Virginia’s local Leagues. - Dates/times/locations will be provided later, but these meetings will be scheduled during the Feb 8 - Apr 14 period. - Morgantown-Monongalia County’s consensus meeting is scheduled for March 29. Other details TBA. Preparation for Consensus: The LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study is working to produce information for state/local Leagues. We advise you locate these resources, bookmark them, and check back frequently for updates. - Website -- Materials will be updated on an ongoing basis. https://www.lwv.org/league-management/advocacy-litigation/2024-2025-federal… - groups.io -- groups.io is a platform used by LWVUS for information sharing, including questions/answers. Access and bookmark. Subscribe at https://groups.io/g/LWVFederalJudiciarystudy Judy Ball, 2nd VP of the LWVWV and President of the LWV of Morgantown-Monongalia County is a member of the LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study Committee. She can answer questions also. Contact her at lwvmorgantown(a)gmail.com ---------------------------------- Julie Archer President, LWVWV

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New LWV-MM Substack -- Read & Subscribe
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 29 Dec '24

29 Dec '24

From Sunday's *Dominion Post*: All Federal employees take oath to defend Constitution <https://open.substack.com/pub/lwvmorgantown/p/all-federal-employees-take-oa…> Subscribe to LWV-MM's Substack and receive notifications when something new is published. It's FREE.

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New Substack -- Read & Subscribe
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 25 Nov '24

25 Nov '24

From Sunday's *Dominion Post.* Lawmakers elected to serve all West Virginians <https://open.substack.com/pub/lwvmorgantown/p/lawmakers-elected-to-serve-al…> Subscribe to LWV-MM's Substack and receive notifications when something new is published. It's FREE.

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Fw: November 2024 Newsletter.pdf
by bmurrell＠frontier.com 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

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

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LWV Federal Judiciary Study Kickoff
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 17 Nov '24

17 Nov '24

League members, It is exciting to share that Judy Ball, President of the League of Women Voters of Morgantown-Monongalia County, is serving on the Federal Judiciary Study Committee! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and contribute to a League study from its earliest stages by joining the Federal Judiciary Study Kickoff! League studies like this are increasingly rare, often replaced by Consensus studies due to the historically lengthy process involved. However, this study is intentionally designed with a shortened time frame, aiming to establish a final position by June 2025. This makes it a unique chance to have your voice heard and to influence League work on this important topic. I encourage all members to participate in the webinar [1] on November 20 at 6 pm ET or register [1] to stay updated on the study materials and timeline. Engaging early ensures you're part of shaping this critical initiative, showcasing the power of the League in addressing pressing issues. Let's support Judy and the entire Committee in this significant effort! Best, Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- Join our webinar on Nov. 20 for an overview of our federal judiciary study ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web browser [2]. [3] Dear Jonathan, At the 2024 LWVUS Convention, Leagues overwhelmingly agreed to conduct a new national study on the Federal Judiciary. The study will be completed in a shortened time frame -- conducted in just one year, with the final position set to be announced at LWVUS Council in June 2025. I am happy to report that the work on this study has commenced. A Committee has been appointed and will be led by Kimberley Fraser (DC), LWVEF trustee. The Committee also includes Helen Hutchison (CA), Cecile Scoon (FL), Judy Ball (WV), Joan Hunault (MI), Susan Hart (TX), and Nan Shuker (DC). The Committee will provide members with an overview of the study timeline, scope, and materials during a webinar [4] on November 20, 2024, at 6pm ET. Please join us to hear more from the Committee chair and vice-chair and find out how you can be part of this LWVUS study. REGISTER NOW: FEDERAL JUDICIARY STUDY KICKOFF [5] Even if you cannot attend the webinar, registering will ensure you receive any materials shared. We look forward to continuing to work together to successfully execute this study. In League, Dianna Wynn President, League of Women Voters of the US [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 1233 20th Street NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC, 20036 Links: ------ [1] https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlc-GprjIuG9VfA9p7yWa5OTEr7Oz0Cz… [2] https://default.salsalabs.org/T61d058bf-f05b-4cab-9780-9ec894855f45/cf6ddd4… [3] https://default.salsalabs.org/T06d18689-9503-408a-bcf9-55ca9aec7926/cf6ddd4… [4] https://default.salsalabs.org/T21a4f4bf-9cec-4146-8877-2337ee31646d/cf6ddd4… [5] https://default.salsalabs.org/T82c27c73-330d-4a7d-a577-400460f9c3d5/cf6ddd4… [6] https://default.salsalabs.org/T83cbac91-6f24-4786-9d50-4d5bbfd6c365/cf6ddd4… [7] https://default.salsalabs.org/T0dc60a0d-ff3c-4dac-8c89-14189a12f058/cf6ddd4… [8] https://default.salsalabs.org/T53c88203-f8cf-41e4-9541-3fdc7734c616/cf6ddd4… [9] https://default.salsalabs.org/Tf1694fcc-d961-4dc1-a6c1-461f1b364dee/cf6ddd4… [10] https://default.salsalabs.org/Tc0f830d4-5376-4359-9992-51c5214d9b4f/cf6ddd4…

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LWV of Morgantown-Monongalia County invite
by LWV Morgantown-Monongalia County 28 Oct '24

28 Oct '24

You are invited to subscribe to LWVMM’s new Substack. https://lwvmorgantown.substack.com/?r=4na4m6&utm_campaign=pub-share-checkli…

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VOTE411 Update; Send Us Your GOTV Pics; Huntington Area Newsletter
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 27 Oct '24

27 Oct '24

*VOTE411 Update: 54 candidates and counting. Help us get more. * LWV of WV is excited to be participating in VOTE411 this year. *VOTE411.org* <http://VOTE411.org> is designed to be a “one-stop shop” for election information, providing voters with simple, accessible tools to help them navigate the voting process. VOTE411 provides personalized candidate information, early voting dates, polling place locations, and other helpful election information for all voters nationwide. Additionally, VOTE411 is designed to help voters understand where candidates stand on the issues they care about most. To make our guides, we asked local, state, and national candidates about issues of importance to our communities. Candidates’ responses are shared word for word. However, despite repeated outreach from the League and VOTE411, some candidates have not yet answered our questions. 2024 will be a pivotal election for our democracy, and voters deserve to hear directly from all candidates running for office in their communities. That’s where you come in. *Have your candidates answered our questions?* Enter your address at *VOTE411.org* <http://VOTE411.org> to find out. If not, click here <https://www.vote411.org/candidate-contact> to help get candidates to respond. Together we can hold candidates accountable for providing West Virginia voters with the information we need. *Informing & Empowering Voters: Send Us Your GOTV Pics * Please send a photo of you voting, registering folks to vote, promoting VOTE411 to lynwidmyer(a)gmail.com We love to see photos of our members doing what we do best: Informing and empowering voters with knowledge. We will do a collage and send it out to you on Election Day. Thanks for all you do! *Huntington Area Newsletter* ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bevery Murrell To: LWVWV Members State Board, Local League Presidents and League Friends: Attached is the Huntington League of Women Voter's October newsletter. Hope you enjoy! Beverly Murrell Patricia Keller

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Fall VOTER 2024
by teresa.m.koon＠gmail.com 06 Oct '24

06 Oct '24

Hello – Attached is the Fall 2024 Voter. Read up on the latest news from the LWV of West Virginia. Teresa Koon Editor

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Make Some Noise: Tell the Legislature to Support Child Care, not Tax Cuts
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

[image: lwv msn logo.png] The Governor has called the WV Legislature into Special Session, beginning today, Sep 30. Among the Governor’s priorities are more tax cuts. https://www.wvlegislature.gov/.../2nd-Extraordinary... <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/2024/proclamations/2nd-Extraordinar…> Tax cuts affect revenue and the budget. Less revenue likely means cuts to vital services. The priority should be addressing child care not more tax cuts. *Contact your legislators now & Make Some Noise!*

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Virtual Exhibit! Our Votes, Our Values
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

I thought I'd share two engaging virtual exhibits now available from the Art Museum of WVU that may pique your interest: * Our Votes, Our Values [1]: This powerful exhibit explores the history and impact of voting, a topic deeply aligned with the League's mission to empower voters and strengthen democracy. You can explore it online at your convenience. * Afterward, you might enjoy Mapping Climate Change: The Knitting Map and The Tempestry Project [2], which creatively visualizes the pressing global issue of climate change through art and textiles. Best regards, Jonathan Links: ------ [1] https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=BvFGGzqEDM4 [2] https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=aAV4Az1cpYh

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Huntington Area League September Newsletter
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 22 Sep '24

22 Sep '24

From: Beverly Murrell To: LWVWV State Board, Local League Presidents and League Friends: Thank you for all your support to the Huntington League of Women Voters. We hope you enjoy our September newsletter. Beverly Murrell Patricia Keller

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