Nominations for National Board - Deadline September 30!
The Nominating Committee does not actually nominate people. You, the members, do that! And we are actively seeking recommendations now for LWVUS National Board for 2014-2016. So if you know someone you think would be a good national leader, please nominate them and help us build another great LWVUS Board!
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About the Agriculture Update and Committee
The Agriculture Update will focus narrowly on: 1) current technology issues in agriculture including genetically modified organisms (GMOs), herbicides, pesticides, agriculture water pollution, aquifer depletion, antibiotics in livestock, and accurate food labeling; and 2) current agriculture finance issues including consolidation in agriculture industries, crop subsidies and the federal agricultural regulatory process. -
State and Local League Request Form for Federal Issues
State and local Leagues wishing to work on a federal issue or at the national level on an issue that has not been the subject of an LWVUS Action Alert can use this form to contact the national office to consult on the intended action. Once the form has been filled out, national League staff will receive a copy via email as will the person making the submission. -
Climate Change: Carbon Rule Regulations Letter to the Editor Template
On September, 20 the Environmental Protection Agency announced the updated regulations on carbon pollution for new power plants. Use this letter to the editor template to bring attention to this life-saving measure that will protect our children, our nation and the world from the devastating effects of climate change. -
Agricultural Update: Multimedia Resources for Background Information
A sampling of multimedia resources that cover the breadth of topics within the agriculture update. These are not meant to endorse any particular practice or viewpoint. -
New Report Lays out Election Improvement Agenda
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League Joins Amicus Brief in McCutcheon v. FEC
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Agriculture Update: Suggested "Summer" Readings
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Statement Concerning Strategies about Money in Elections
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LWVUS Campaign Finance Task Force Call for Materials
The Campaign Finance Task Force is in the process of developing a Money in Politics “discussion guide” to be used by Leagues across the country for members and for the public. We are interested in any outlines and materials you may have used within your League for this purpose that we might share what has been done with others.