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New LWV-MM Substack -- Read & Subscribe
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 25 Jan '26

25 Jan '26

Check out our new post! Is our Federal Judiciary performing its assigned role in the separation of powers? This month we introduce the new metrics adopted by the League to hold the Judiciary accountable. https://lwvmorgantown.substack.com/p/article-iii-the-establishment-of [image: image.png]

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Make Some Noise to OPPOSE SB 388, Bibles in public schools
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

[image: lwv msn logo.png] Let’s Make Some Noise -- OPPOSE SB 388 OPPOSE SB 388, which would require christian bibles in public school classrooms in WV. Why Does LWVWV Oppose This Bill? LWVWV believes in the individual liberties in the Constitution of the United States, including Amendment 1, which mandates separation of church and state. The purpose of the “Establishment Clause” in Amendment 1 is to protect persons of all religions, including those who have none. Any government preferring any religion over another violates separation of church and state. This bill specifically requires the “Aitken Bible” (a particular christian bible) to be available in all fourth, eighth, and 10th grade social studies classrooms in public schools in WV. It does not require public funds to implement the mandate. STATUS & ACTION: This bill passed through the Senate Education Committee on 1/22/2026. It will now go to the Senate floor. If it passes there, it will go to the House. ✳️ Contact your Senators to tell them you oppose this unconstitutional bill. Contact information is at WV Senate <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Senate1/roster.cfm>. If you’re unsure who your Senators are, use the interactive map <https://www.mapwv.gov/vote/> provided by the Secretary of State.

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MSN - OPPOSE HB 4433 - hearing Jan 19, 9am
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 19 Jan '26

19 Jan '26

[image: lwv msn logo.png] We are less than one week into the WV legislative session and it’s time to MAKE SOME NOISE! HB 4433 will be on House Judiciary Committee agenda, Monday morning at 9:00AM. This bill would make it a criminal offense to help undocumented people in West Virginia, under the guise of stopping human trafficking. We believe it is our duty to help neighbors in need regardless of their immigration status. This bill would further stigmatize and harm our immigrant communities and those who care about them. ACTION: Before the committee meets, submit your comments using the "Add a Public Comment" button at: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=4433&year…

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Fw: Newsletter
by bmurrell＠frontier.com 18 Jan '26

18 Jan '26

League State Board, local Presidents and Friends: Attached is the January Newsletter from the Huntington League of Women Voters. We hope you enjoy! Beverly Murrell Patricia Keller

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Board Meeting REMINDER -- JAN 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 16 Jan '26

16 Jan '26

Updated Agenda, JAN 17, 2026 Agenda (Google drive) <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1csJdm2OvuXLxaZxB-0scfJ1tRUqVcvh5/view?usp=…> LWVWV BOARD AGENDA - JAN 17, 2026 REVISED – 1/14/2026 ZOOM Link: Time: Jan 17, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84290149471?pwd=j3Cj91QJAkW2ICBaaXz41IUdMiDwxo.1 Meeting ID: 842 9014 9471 Passcode: 846876 --- One tap mobile +16469313860,,84290149471#,,,,*846876# US +13017158592,,84290149471#,,,,*846876# US (Washington DC) 10:00 AM Welcome & Call to Order, Changes/Additions to Agenda Lyn Widmyer Approval of minutes - Co-Presidents’ Reports - Postcards to all LWV members urging legislators not to suppress the vote sent Jan 12. Additional postcards mailed to League Presidents for local distribution. - Webinar co-hosted with Delta sorors on effects of HR-1 (Big Beautiful Bill) on West Virginia and update on Project 2025: Wed, Jan 7. Lyn Widmyer Judy Ball Treasurer’s Report - Treasurer’s Report <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fKoy7ses4ONrRKiu0keBc7WrU3ngUu-u/view?usp=…> - Still need League members to serve on the board of LWV Trust. - Review of budget allocation to send delegates to national convention: early-bird rates ($575) available thru Mar 31. Teresa 10:20 a.m. New Business Preparing for 2026 election season - VOTE411 - Voter education on new photo ID law -- high priority - Any local Leagues planning candidate forums? Autumn Lyn Judy Legislative Day - Need committee to organize Lyn Digital maintenance — Jonathan is overwhelmed - Need support for webpage management - Cleaned up access for FB page; Julie & Bekah now have upgraded access. Judy Julie LLAW — Prepared for Jan 2026 Legislature - Activated FastDemocracy Pro subscription. - Multiple LLAWers participated in FD training Dec 19. - Tech support has been speedy. - Before session, completed testing (full test across 2460 bills from 2025) with Claude AI for help with heavy lifting of manual bill review. - On Day 1 of Legislature (Jan 14), opened paid Claude account. $107/month, including tax. Will close at session’s end. - Judy briefed Morgantown NOW on LLAW, Jan 13. - Del. Evan Hansen will introduce nonpartisan bills supported by LLAW. We set the following priorities: - Current WV law permits voters who request assistance due a disability to have that disability challenged. These provisions should be repealed. (Talking points <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E4iOf3d7VxBHMu_2svMiOQluAbIp78Tw/view?usp=…> on this policy issue.) Judy reviewed bill prepared by bill drafters & sent back edits. - Bill to codify procedures for redistricting in WV, HB 2415 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=2415&year…> in 2025, will be re-introduced. - Our bill to modernize election procedures, HB 2447 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=2447&year…> in 2025, will not be re-introduced this session. It may come back in a future session. Judy Highlights of LWVUS Leader meetings - LWVUS has a new regional organizing model. https://www.lwv.org/league-management/advocacy-litigation/lwvs-organizing-m… - Each state assigned to a region with a coordinator. - Region 2: West Virginia & District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia. - 2025-12-10 - LWVUS State Leaders Call.pdf <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ARCr7T395QMAu8XCvCbLxMrdzphNlyIy/view?usp=…> - 2025-12-17 - LWVUS State Leaders -Region 2.pdf <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ME9938-akrBOJtL3CfFi5Xe_bS-Bye_W/view?usp=…> Lyn Judy Prep for LWVUS Convention - LWV-Colorado requests concurrence on Religious Freedom <https://drive.google.com/file/d/192GLxMWZihfBOwG3JWL116rXkte8R-KZ/view?usp=…> - LWV-Washington requests concurrence on Protecting Immigrants <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oRuTMEo3xFTd10VriyUPmgX15YIbfBkd/view?usp=…> 11:20 a.m. Unfinished Business - No update on amicus brief case - Vacancies on state Board still unfilled - Designate president of Huntington not represented Lyn Local League Reports ✦ Huntington Area ✦ Jefferson County - Scheduling postcard party re voter suppression Lyn ✦ Morgantown-Monongalia County - Substack update. 159 subscribers as of Jan 14. That’s +40 since Dec 2025! LWVMorgantown.substack.com <http://lwvmorgantown.substack.com> - Lively Jan 10 in-person meeting for members & others. At least 1 new member from the event. She is retired from elections office of Mon County Clerk; very experienced. - URL for new website unresolved after months of effort. We have gone forward with LWVUS-issued URL: https://morgantown-monongaliacountywv.lwv.org/ - Judy is teaching a class at OLLI on LWVUS Judiciary Position, Feb 17. Class will be hybrid, so OLLI members outside of Morgantown may attend by Zoom. - Next Board meeting, Jan 15. - Updated flyers for voter events — for any local League to use: - Voter Registration Event <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OwTjMSwqMzfpCjrfd6QDMtJVaDYBubT3/view?usp=…> - Student Voters <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YNm5AIb7YO0v6j2UFVgYoCw79BBvv1el/view?usp=…> - Photo ID <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cKmq_9tlPiKhXZzbY8925AHHcnJIu1Ge/view?usp=…> - Absentee Ballots <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WufQuWrOveVSKQt_YvO5fr2Oi-uBlZ1G/view?usp=…> - T-shirts! Anyone who ordered a T-shirt … they are done & beautiful. Judy For the good of the order Noon ADJOURN Next Meetings/Events: - Mar 15 - May 17 - Jul 19 - Sep 20 - Nov 15

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Please open envelope from LWVWV!!!
by Lyn Widmyer 15 Jan '26

15 Jan '26

We have sent you an envelope containing a stamped postcard urging our state legislators to oppose voter suppression. It's only the second day of the 2026 legislative session and bills suppressing the vote are being introduced. We will keep you informed. PLEASE send a postcard to your legislator of choice! -- Lyn Widmyer, Co-President LWVWV 1434 Cattail Run Road Charles Town, WV 25414 304 279 3201 web page: lynwidmyer.net

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MAKE SOME NOISE -- SUPPORT Childhood Vaccinations in WV
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 11 Jan '26

11 Jan '26

[image: lwv msn logo.png] Forwarding the following message from Stand for Kids. The League of Women Voters of WV supports vaccinations for WV children. *FOLKS,* It's "VACCINE WEEK"! The 2026 session of the WV Legislature starts Wed., Jan. 14. PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL YOUR LEGISLATORS (2 senators, 1 delegate)...and also the following: Senate President Randy Smith 304-357-7995 randy.smith(a)wvsenate.gov Speaker Roger Hanshaw 304-340-3210 roger.hanshaw(a)wvhouse.gov Chair of their respective Health & Human Resources Committee: Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman 304-357-7918 laura.chapman(a)wvsenate.gov Del. Evan Worrell 304-340-3269 evan.worrell(a)wvhouse.gov 1. thank them for their service, and if they voted to preserve our school vaccine law (see attached vote record), for protecting our kids from dangerous and preventable diseases & deaths; 2. ask them to please KEEP OUR LAW---NO EXEMPTIONS/NO EXCEPTIONS except medical; 3. thank them for their “Jobs First” focus this session. Other talking points (you can include some, all, or none): 1. WV is #1 in the country in school vaccine rates 2. 43 states reported measles last year, including all 5 states that border WV—but not in WV, BECAUSE we have a strong vaccine law! 3. Recent polls show West Virginians overwhelmingly support our school vaccine law 4. Vaccines completely eliminated smallpox & greatly reduced other diseases 5. When kids are in close contact for hours each day, high vaccine rates stop the spread of disease. This keeps schools & childcare centers safe 6. Last year in Kentucky, 3 infants died of whooping cough (pertussis). Our state epidemiologist issued a health alert Nov 6: WV now has an increase in whooping cough cases not seen in 15 years! 7. When states have religious or philosophical exemptions, 2 things happen: - vaccine rates go down; - diseases go up--AND the costs to the community go UP! Not sure who your delegate or senator is? Use a) WV Voter Map, or b) ballotpedia.org/who_represents_me Thanks, all! Robin Robin L. Godfrey Chair, Stand for Kids 304-552-2567 [image: image.png] "Stand for Kids is a nonpartisan grassroots organization working to preserve West Virginia's medical-exemptions-only school immunization law, protecting our children and families from dangerous and preventable diseases and deaths."

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Webinar -- Jan. 7, 2026, 7 pm
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 28 Dec '25

28 Dec '25

Details attached. Registration for the webinar is required but there is no charge to sign up or attend. Use this link to register prior to the January 7 event: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/CoQqvwY7RpOJevc66DgKVw

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

28 Dec '25

Check out our new post! As 2025 checks out & 2026 checks in, it's a good time to be reminded that ALL of us has a role in making our government work. Be aware, prepare now for 2026 elections, West Virginia. We the People have the power, but only if we choose to exercise it. https://lwvmorgantown.substack.com/p/we-must-not-minimize-the-role-of [image: image.png]

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Board Meeting REMINDER -- DEC 13, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 13 Dec '25

13 Dec '25

*Updated* Agenda, Dec 13, 2025 Agenda (Google drive) <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CoUqwGXWQNjRraOQOsv5k817F09n6X4TQlmd-JC…> LWVWV BOARD AGENDA - DEC 13, 2025 REVISED – 12/6/2025, 12/7/2025, 12/8/2025 ZOOM Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81479925997?pwd=daonMB9dEtNeYHK7BMXZ4saxJsljHo.1 Meeting ID: 814 7992 5997 Passcode: 951848 --- One tap mobile +16469313860,,81479925997#,,,,*951848# US +13017158592,,81479925997#,,,,*951848# US (Washington DC) 10:00 AM Welcome & Call to Order, Changes/Additions to Agenda Lyn Widmyer Approval of minutes - Minutes Oct 18 2025 BOD <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g492Y2XwsIEBRTWuE5o9yOPEnQP2qrDb/edit?u…> Co-Presidents’ Reports - Signed on to LWVUS statement regarding DHS plan to consolidate sensitive personal data across federal agencies - Death of Nancy Novak, former president of LWVWV, longtime member of the Board, & lifetime member of the League Lyn Widmyer Judy Ball Treasurer’s Report - Treasurer’s Report <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mCZpiM8GfMZ-h9GiO0ol5IRPIfllx3ny/view?usp=…> - Current Year 2026 expenses.pdf <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LUpFGIw582oo-VoJUsxZ62k_MBdskNWL/view?usp=…> - Current Year 2026 income.pdf <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JQQ6XhLsjElN34tQdeAdSLr_dVfnqSBx/view?usp=…> - Ron Widmyer volunteered to serve on audit committee for LWVWV. - Still need League members to serve on the board of LWV Trust. - LWVWV rejected offer for Lobby Corps Grant from LWVUS. - Approval needed to transfer up to $4000 from CD that is maturing soon to cover budget items. - VOTE411 invoice <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TVZWOk2wojgMdPj_GiQfjBGfSTaw_vQD/view?usp=…> - Payment decision <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bu2JdDSo97nt3r1YeOrJjP_iz_33w322/view?usp=…> Teresa Lyn/Judy Julie/Autumn 10:20 a.m. New Business Preparing for 2026 election season - VOTE411 - Voter education on new photo ID law - Any local Leagues planning candidate forums? - Approval needed for funds to support outreach to voters & legislators (partnership with Delta Sigma Theta) - Suggestions for contributions <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MGnVn6cTsgxFu9TC7qSO51e8WjgYMdDD/view?usp=…> (from Julie) Autumn Lyn Judy Other Board members Legislative Day - Approval needed for contribution to Delta Sigma Theta toward their cost of Black Policy Day at Legislature in February. - We will join them & have a table with LWV info. Lyn LLAW — Preparing for Jan 2026 Legislature - Activated FastDemocracy Pro subscription (with Teresa’s help). Training just for LLAW scheduled for Dec 19. - Adopt suggested changes to 2024 Legislative Priorities <https://lwvwv.org/2024/01/04/lwvwv-2024-program-policy-priorities/>: - LWV-WV Legislative Priorities 2026 proposed.docx <https://docs.google.com/document/d/18EnGKMy9CTffiOxa2PHzMBKpZnvkxVBW/edit?u…> - 2025-12-07 email Leg Priorities.pdf <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zEDOKjzdSZVG2qFBD7QMfZRON50R-J_H/view?usp=…> - Did not accept change to remove the detailed C&F bullets. These are necessary to keep the priority within LWV position boundaries. - Completed testing Claude AI platform for help with the heavy lifting in manual bill review. Full test across 2460 bills from 2025. - Claude is excellent at translating bills into LWVWV positions. - Claude improved immensely in filtering bills based on keywords into 4 priority buckets. - Claude resource constraints issue will be addressed by using a portion of LLAW budget to fund Claude Pro subscription only for duration of Legislature’s term. - Request to brief Morgantown NOW on LLAW, Jan 13. - Del. Evan Hansen will introduce nonpartisan bills supported by LLAW. We set the following priorities: - Current WV law permits voters who request assistance due a disability to have that disability challenged. These provisions should be repealed. (Talking points <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E4iOf3d7VxBHMu_2svMiOQluAbIp78Tw/view?usp=…> on this policy issue.) - Bill to codify procedures for redistricting in WV, HB 2415 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=2415&year…> in 2025, will be re-introduced. - Our bill to modernize election procedures, HB 2447 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=2447&year…> in 2025, will not be re-introduced this session. It may come back in a future session. - Comments submitted Dec 8 — 2025 - Data center rules <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BDgY9X07-YrPTsYFaDks_4V3WcdrNEBFQ3EUcuH…> Judy Establish meeting schedule for CY 2026 - Move that the Board meet the third Saturday, every other month - Jan 22 - Mar 15 - May 17 - Jul 19 - Sep 20 - Nov 15 Lyn Judy Highlights of LWVUS Leader meetings - LWVUS has a new regional organizing model. https://www.lwv.org/league-management/advocacy-litigation/lwvs-organizing-m… - Each state assigned to a region with a coordinator. - Region 2: West Virginia & District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia. - Still early days, but notable frustration at LWVUS lack of support for fostering communication between & among state leaders. - 2025-12-10 - LWVUS State Leaders Call.pdf <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ARCr7T395QMAu8XCvCbLxMrdzphNlyIy/view?usp=…> Lyn Judy 11:20 a.m. Unfinished Business - Amicus brief filed with WV Supreme Court of Appeals to support WV Board of Education challenge to WV state legislature having final authority over rules & regulations. - Judy interviewed on MetroNews TV — ScreenRecording_11-03-2025 10-46-23_1.mp4 <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PDj26vuhvImCYnkmWaI6tB3jprXwehSA/view?usp=…> - Brief was topic of LWVMM Substack — The will of the people must be respected — Nov 30, 2025 Lyn Judy - Continuing partnership with Delta Sigma Theta (EPAC) to promote importance of voting. - Priority: voter turnout - Postcards to be mailed - LWVWV will co-sponsor webinar Lyn Judy - Vacancies on state Board still unfilled; Huntington not represented Lyn Local League Reports ✦ Huntington Area ✦ Jefferson County - Annual membership meeting, Dec 9 - Death of Alice Barkus, longtime LWV member Lyn ✦ Morgantown-Monongalia County - Substack update. 119 subscribers as of Dec 6. LWVMorgantown.substack.com <http://lwvmorgantown.substack.com> - Updated flyers for voter events — for any local League to use: - Voter Registration Event <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OwTjMSwqMzfpCjrfd6QDMtJVaDYBubT3/view?usp=…> - Student Voters <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YNm5AIb7YO0v6j2UFVgYoCw79BBvv1el/view?usp=…> - Photo ID <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cKmq_9tlPiKhXZzbY8925AHHcnJIu1Ge/view?usp=…> - Absentee Ballots <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WufQuWrOveVSKQt_YvO5fr2Oi-uBlZ1G/view?usp=…> - T-shirts! Ordering deadline is Dec 31. - Instructions → 2025-12-05 email T-shirt order.pdf <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wHuMoNJjYDfDY3MzU68Q_FEFZbbZjexl/view?usp=…> - Order form with images → voters shirts.docx <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSikYPj2-1ATsWTMQCVbOLEotMgDG3Mc/edit?u…> Judy For the good of the order Noon ADJOURN Next Meetings/Events:

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