Voter Rights Act Update

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On January 16, Representatives James Sensenbrenner (R-WI), John Conyers (D-MI), Bobby Scott (D-VA), John Lewis (D-GA), and Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced common sense legislation that would repair and restore the Voting Rights Act. This bipartisan effort to fix the damage done by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Shelby v. Holder is necessary to restore and protect …

Unit Meetings in 2014

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In January, the Units met to brainstorm and discuss potential topics for LWVUS to study. Input from the Units will be reported to the Board in February and will be used to complete the form. LWVUS has requested that it be completed by March 2, 2014. The LWVUS uses this input from local Leagues to determine what recommended study will …

End of Year Financial Planning

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The end of the year is special. It is the season of tradition and spending time with loved ones. It offers moments of reflection and looking ahead to the New Year. Perhaps because of these sentiments, many people choose to make gifts to their favorite causes in this season. In the final weeks of the year you can better assess …

Remarks From Our League President

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Election Day 2013 is now behind us. We are proud that our League volunteers worked hard to register voters and develop nonpartisan candidate and ballot information for the municipal election. Our members registered 87 voters at 13 events, distributed 5,000 printed voters guides and provided online information via Vote411.org . While voter turnout improved to approximately 36% from previous municipal …

Voter ID Requirements

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Voter ID Oklahoma’s Voter ID law took effect July 1, 2011. All voters are now required to produce proof of identity before casting a ballot whether voting at a regular polling place or voting early at the County Election Board. Acceptable identification includes documents issued by the federal, state (of Oklahoma) or a tribal government that includes the voter’s name, …