The LWV of Emporia, KS is tracking lawmakers’ votes on bills related to “gun legislation, Medicaid expansion, voting rights, K-12 and higher education, climate change, LGBTQ issues,” and other topics. The Newport, RI LWV hosted a vigil to commemorate the January 6 insurrection, pay respect to those who lost their lives, and encourage civic involvement in safeguarding democracy....Continue Reading
Rochester Metro Area The Rochester Metro League recently hosted an educational webinar panel titled Mental Health Crisis Response: How Has It Changed Since Daniel Prude? In the wake of Daniel Prude’s death at the hands of the police, the city of Rochester established the Person In Crisis team (PIC) to handle 911 cases that involve...Continue Reading
The Committee has decided to initiate a program to revive a regional approach to League communication and collaboration. The new Regional Directors’ meetings, discussed at the most recent Presidents’ Call on January 19, will provide the opportunity for local Leagues to support each other, share ideas, and more. Members of the Committee will be the facilitators...Continue Reading
Want to learn more about Vote 411 – or even be trained on this important program? This is an important program to educate the voters about the candidates on their ballot. We always need people to help work on this program. Join the LWVUS VOTE411 staff to learn about the VOTE411 website and how you...Continue Reading
State Convention is Coming! The LWVNYS Biennial Convention will be held on June 2-4, 2023 at the Crowne Plaza Albany – Desmond Hotel (yes, it’ll be an in-person Convention). We have started to make plans for the Convention and your local League should, too. The Registration Kit will be emailed in late February so start...Continue Reading
1919 Society and More Ways to Give The state League recently received a gift from a former member who recently passed away. She had listed the state League as one of the beneficiaries on her IRA. Naming a charity as a beneficiary to receive all or part of your IRA or other retirement assets upon...Continue Reading
Take Action on the NYS Environmental Bond Act! On October 11th, the state League in coordination with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted a presentation and panel on The Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act with speakers from the Nature Conservancy, WeAct, and the Northeast Region of the International Union of...Continue Reading
Nancy Rosenthal, VP for Voter Services, nancyrosenthal9@gmail.com Tuesday November 8th is almost here; we are running the last mile of the GOTV marathon! We are not done yet! Hydrate and nourish yourself; our efforts these last days are critical! Encourage all to vote! Early Voting: Oct. 29 to Nov. 6Election Day: Nov. 8 To find...Continue Reading
Lawn Signs Want a sign to post in your lawn to encourage people to vote! We have them at $5 each plus tax and shipping. Email Aimee@lwvny.org and tell her how many and where to ship them. We can invoice you or your League later. Do it now! Continue Reading
