In the news this week: The state of Texas has decided not to spend any money statewide for the census, despite the state’s massive population growth over the last 10 years. That means it will fall on the shoulders of cities, communities, & organizations like League of Women Voters of Texas to get out the count. Representing LWVTX, Stephanie Swanson speaks to the situation in this story from NPR. While the situation in Illinois isn’t quite so desperate, we’ll be working hard here, too! Join us at our next Drinks & Discussion on August 8 to learn what we’ll be doing locally… and how you can help! Details coming soon.