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New LWV-MM Substack -- Read & Subscribe
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 28 Jul '25

28 Jul '25

Check out the new Substack post from LWV-MM. We believe it's time to learn some real history about immigration to the United States. Part 1 of 2. https://lwvmorgantown.substack.com/p/history-test-americas-borders-havent [image: image.png]

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Announcing Launch of 2025 LWVWV Legislative Scorecard
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2025 Judy K. Ball, PhD, MPA Co-President, League of Women Voters of West Virginia Chair, League Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW) 240-997-1222 LWVofWV(a)gmail.com League of Women Voters Releases 2025 WV Legislative Scorecard for 24 Bills Morgantown, WV: The League of Women Voters of West Virginia has published its Legislative Scorecard for the 2025 West Virginia legislative session. This Scorecard compiles the votes of all senators and delegates on 24 bills that became law. These 24 bills are significant to the LWVWV because they directly relate to key LWVWV priorities in four policy areas: strengthening democracy, safeguarding equal rights, protecting children and families, and creating a sustainable future. Voter service is a principle mission for the League. The Legislative Scorecard is designed to inform voters and to hold legislators, regardless of party, accountable for their votes on League priorities. This information is particularly important as voters begin to prepare for the 2026 election cycle. “This is our third year producing a Legislative Scorecard, and we continue to refine it based on feedback from voters,” says Judy Ball, Co-President of LWVWV. “This year, we’ve eliminated the Summary Detail section to improve clarity and, for the first time, included the state budget bill in our analysis of bills to include.” When the Legislature adjourns from each regular session, production of the 2025 LWVWV Scorecard represents a significant undertaking — reviewing all 243 bills that became law from the 2,460 bills introduced during the regular session. Although LWVWV priorities and positions are the focus of the Scorecard, voters who disagree with those positions may still find the Scorecard useful because each bill is presented with full transparency. Whether the League supported or opposed each bill is clearly noted. Bills included in the Scorecard are selected without regard to their sponsors or votes for or against. For more information, every bill is linked to its legislative history on the WV Legislature website. “The inclusion of HB 2026, the state budget bill, marks an important shift in our Scorecard this year,” said Ball. “The League opposed this bill not for what it included, but for what it failed to include for protecting children and families in our state. Then, the Governor’s 29 line-item vetoes significantly altered the budget passed by the Legislature. Voters deserve to know how their representatives voted on this critical legislation.” Two additional bills addressing supplementary appropriations (HB 3356 and HB 3357) would have been included in the scorecard but for the League’s practice of not incorporating such measures. The LWVWV opposed both bills under its priority of protecting children and families. “Once again, our Legislature failed to address many of the critical challenges facing West Virginia families,” Ball concluded. “Issues like the ongoing childcare crisis, adequate Medicaid funding, strengthening public education, expanding voting access, combating discrimination, support for equal rights, providing family leave, supporting evidence-based substance use disorder treatment, and protecting our environment — all those remain unresolved.” The LWVWV Legislative Scorecard for 2025 is available in a searchable format at LWVWV.org <http://lwvwv.org/>. ### The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan volunteer organization that encourages informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate, but is engaged in local, state, and national issues of importance to our communities. The League works to influence public policy through advocacy and education. League membership is open to all men and women age 16 or older. More at: www.lwv.org (National) and www.lwvwv.org (WV).

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Make Good Trouble on July 17
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 16 Jul '25

16 Jul '25

The League of Women Voters is proud to once again join the *John Lewis “Good Trouble” Day of Action <https://goodtroubleliveson.org/>* — a national mobilization honoring the legacy of Rep. John Lewis and recommitting to the fight for voting rights and democracy. League members are invited to participate by attending, organizing, or collaborating on community-centered events, from rallies and candlelight vigils to educational forums and voter outreach actions. July 17 is the anniversary of Congressman Lewis’s death, and these events offer a meaningful opportunity to reflect on his enduring legacy—and to recommit to what he called “good trouble,” especially in the ongoing fight for voting rights. Several volunteer organized events are happening across West Virginia. Click here <https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/?q=wv&show_all_events=true> to find an event near you. Posters for Charles Town and Morgantown events are attached. [image: IMG_2759.png] [image: D50A1FF6-3F50-48E4-A277-E48EF3DDE8A2.png]

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Fw: LWV June Newsletter
by bmurrell＠frontier.com 03 Jul '25

03 Jul '25

State Board Members, Local League Presidents and League Friends: Attached is the June newsletter from the Huntington League of Women Voters. We hope you enjoy this edition. Beverly MurrellPatricia Keller

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LWVUS Position on the Federal Judiciary
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 28 Jun '25

28 Jun '25

*BREAKING NEWS, June 28, 2025*: The League of Women Voters national Board has announced the adoption of the new League position on the Federal Judiciary. The Federal Judiciary position was adopted using the League's long-standing practice of grassroots study to arrive at member understanding and agreement. 321 Leagues representing 45 states and the District of Columbia participated in the study. *All three local Leagues and the State League of West Virginia participated.* This position is now part of the League's official public policy positions and is available as a supplemental PDF document. It will be folded into the next edition of *Impact on Issues*. The position is available on the LWVUS website at LWVUS Position on the Federal Judiciary <https://www.lwv.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/LWVUS%20POSITION%20ON%20THE…> I've also attached a pdf copy. - Judy Judy K. Ball, PhD, MPA Co-President League of Women Voters of West Virginia LWVofWV(a)gmail.com 240.997.1222

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Fw: Join us for Today's Democracy Integrity Briefing
by Judy Ball 10 Jun '25

10 Jun '25

ICYMI … Today! - Judy Judy K. Ball, PhD, MPA she/her (pronouns)9 Palmetto Drive Morgantown, WV 26508 240.997.1222 (cell) BallJK(a)aol.com Begin forwarded message: On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 9:12 AM, Chelsey Cartwright <ccartwright(a)lwv.org> wrote: #yiv8954399759 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}Good morning all, I hope this email finds you well and anchoring your joy despite all of the chaos in the world. Join us for this afternoon's Democracy Integrity Briefing at 3:30pm ET. We'll cover growing trends in national, state and local mis-and-disinformation.Here is the link to register. Please encourage others in your League community to join us for the conversation. There will be time for reflection and Q&A at the close of the briefing. Onward,Chelsey "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin | | | | Chelsey Cartwright She/Her Truth in Democracy Project Manager | | | E ccartwright(a)lwv.org | | League of Women Voters of the US 1233 20th Street NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC, 20036 | | www.lwv.org | www.vote411.org | | | | | | | | | | | |

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Spring 2025 LWVWV VOTER newsletter
by teresa.m.koon＠gmail.com 30 May '25

30 May '25

Hello! Attached is the spring League of Women Voters of West Virginia VOTER where you can learn about our activities during the 2025 Legislative Session and other LWVWV updates. A hard copy will also be sent to those on the distribution list. Teresa Koon VOTER Editor

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Notice from LWVUS - ICYMI
by LWV Morgantown-Monongalia County 30 May '25

30 May '25

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Attacks on WV Immunization Law -- IT'S NOT OVER
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 12 May '25

12 May '25

[image: lwv msn logo.png] The 2025 WV Legislature tried unsuccessfully to weaken WV’s best-in-the-nation immunization laws. Now, the Governor is trying an end-run with an 'Executive Order' to require school systems to provide religious or 'philosophical' exemptions to vaccinations, CONTRARY TO STATE LAW. The State Board of Education will discuss immunization policy at its May meeting — WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, @ 10 A.M. HOW YOU CAN HELP: 1) If you can, attend the meeting — BUILDING 6, SUITE 600, STATE CAPITOL. 2) Please send an email to the State Board of Education (ask that it be read aloud at the meeting) asking the State Board and Superintendent to uphold and enforce our present immunization requirements for school children with medical exemptions only. That’s state law. Send your letter to: christy.day(a)k12.wv.us Some suggested talking points: 1. With outbreaks of preventable diseases in other states — and multiple associated deaths — it's more important than ever for WV to protect our school children and the school personnel who teach and care for them. 2. The State Board needs to remain faithful to enforcing existing immunization law. 3. The Superintendent has our full support in enforcing existing law. 4. Include any personal experiences you've had with any of the diseases that are part of the standard immunization protocol for school children.

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Final Reminder: LWVWV State Convention Saturday, May 3
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 01 May '25

01 May '25

The *League of Women Voters of WV* will hold its *state convention* on *Saturday, May 3, 2025* via Zoom <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jfX1pBpuTbutnokZJfGpXA>. We will call the convention to order at 10AM. Delegates are state board members, local League presidents, and other League delegates. Visitors are all others in attendance. The state bylaws provide for the following numbers of local League delegates: Local League president (or alternate) plus one delegate for the first 15 members. One additional delegate for each 10 additional members or major fraction thereof. Action items on the *convention agenda* <https://lwvwv.org/2025/04/20/may-3-2025-lwvwv-state-convention-agenda-and-r…> include: - Election of all officers and directors; - Changes to the bylaws; and - Approval of the budget for 2023-2026. League members can view relevant documents on Google Drive <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14bqMtrknyztpmpfuKIIsXHPvN_MV4Fab?us…> or download them here: https://lwvwv.org/2025/03/09/lwvwv-state-convention-may-3-2025/ The slate of directors and officers is as follows: Co-Presidents - Lyn Widmyer and Judy Ball 1st Vice President - Autumn Summers 2nd VP - Julie Archer Secretary - Carline Shaw Treasurer - Teresa Koon Directors - Shirley Rosenbaum Carrie Clendening Nominating Committee Members: Nancy Ulrich, Chair Jonathan Rosenbaum Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. *Register for the convention here:* https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jfX1pBpuTbutnokZJfGpXA Hope to see you Saturday!

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