Judge Denies Motion to Stay Voter ID Ruling (News Clips) 3/21/2012 On Monday, a Dane County (WI) judge denied a motion to delay his voter ID ruling that bars enforcement of the state voter ID law.
Idaho Panel Oks Pre-Abortion Bill (News Clips) 3/15/2012 “Betsy McBride of the League of Women Voters, said, ‘If an ultrasound procedure is not medically necessary, the Legislature should not require that a doctor or an ultrasound technologist perform such…
We Dig into the Debate as Arizona Lawmakers Work on a Bill that Would Allow Employers to Ask Women (News Clips) 3/15/2012 “The debate over contraception continues as Arizona lawmakers work on a bill that would let employers ask women if they use contraception. ... This story got us talking about women's rights, so…
Waging a Battle Over Voter ID Laws (News Clips) 3/15/2012 Gwen Ifill and guests discuss the latest voter ID news from Wisconsin and Texas on this PBS Newshour segment.
Pennsylvania Adopts Voter ID Law (News Clips) 3/15/2012 “The Pennsylvania House passed a voter ID law by a 104 to 88 vote. ... [State Rep.] Mundy noted that many organizations, including the League of Women Voters, the American Association of Retired…
Voters' Groups Want More Sunshine on Staff Work on Redistricting (News Clips) 3/15/2012 “The League of Women Voters, La Raza and Common Cause-Florida said they were unhappy with Gaetz's plan to have legislative staffers draw a new map – with the results only made public Saturday…
Election Reform Could Boost Fairfield County [CT] Vote (News Clips) 3/14/2012 “Sweeping election law changes proposed in Connecticut would make it easier for Fairfield County voters to register online, allow registration on the same day as an election and permit more people to…
Natick Students Seek Better Voter Participation (News Clips) 3/14/2012 “Dismayed by low voter turnout in local elections, students in Natick High School's Advanced Placement government classes have decided to do something about it. The students...with help from the…
Wellesley League of Women Voters Launches Online Voters' Guide (News Clips) 3/14/2012 “This year, the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Wellesley is going to be launching an entirely new and updated online Election Guide utilizing the National LWV's Vote411.org!”
Legislature Listens to Voters, Rejects Barrier to Voting (News Clips) 3/14/2012 “The Maine State Senate today helped to protect voting rights by passing an amended version of LD 199. ...‘Maine's elections work. They are well-run and efficient,’ said Ann Luther of the…