The fate of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) now lies with the Supreme Court. For the second time in as many months, the justices are hearing arguments on vital legislation that has encouraged active participation in our democracy for nearly two decades. The League of Women Voters of Arizona is a plaintiff in the...Continue Reading
Because of your great work, the League’s membership grew last year, reversing the trend of the past several years. Leagues seized the many opportunities associated with the 2012 election to serve democracy and increase our visibility by engaging with our communities and intentionally asking individuals to join (all best practices of the Membership & Leadership Development...Continue Reading
The Scott-Miracle-Gro Co., which has roots on Long Island, found itself with over $4 million in fines after pleading guilty to a number of criminal acts involving the illegal application of insecticides to wild bird seed, which was knowingly toxic to birds. Scotts, which is the world’s largest marketer of residential pesticides, also now holds...Continue Reading
The League of Women Voters is very involved with state planning meetings across the country. So, what’s on the agenda for New York State? We’ve compiled a primer that states our positions and concerns for upcoming meetings. POSITIONS IN BRIEF ELECTION LAW Support of measures to protect, extend and encourage the use of the franchise;...Continue Reading
Posted on March 6, 2013 by admin Posted in Statements/Letters/Press Releases Following Nassau Legislature’s Approval of Divisive Map, Community and Civil Rights Groups Demand Mangano Veto At final deadline for a vote, non-partisan coalition, community groups, civil rights leaders packed Legislative chambers to denounce law that divides communities and dilutes minority voting power. MINEOLA, NY — Chants of “Shame!” and...Continue Reading
Last week, New York State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Nirav Shah sent a letter to Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joseph Martens requesting more time to address the health issues associated with hydraulic fracturing (fracking). This delay forced DEC to miss a regulatory deadline. While there has been no immediate decision on when...Continue Reading
I have not been prouder to be a League member when on February 25th, really the 26th, at 12:53 AM the county legislature recessed without taking a vote on the proposed map that would create new voting districts in Nassau County.Continue Reading
I have not been prouder to be a League member when on February 25th, really the 26th, at 12:53 AM the county legislature recessed without taking a vote on the proposed map that would create new voting districts in Nassau County.Continue Reading
On February 27th, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965, a case which will ultimately decide whether millions of voters could face new barriers when trying to exercise their right to vote. The Voting Rights Act is an essential part of American democracy. It ensures that...Continue Reading
Posted on February 26, 2013 by admin Posted in Statements/Letters/Press Releases Facing Overwhelming Public Pressure from Nonpartisan Coalition and Civil Rights Groups, Legislature Delays Redistricting Vote Massive Public Opposition During All-Night Hearing Forces Nassau County Legislators to Take Time To Revise and Improve Map MINEOLA, NY — Facing overwhelming public opposition from the Nassau County United Redistricting Coalition, civil rights groups,...Continue Reading
