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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.

Some Fear Undercount As Texas Decides Not To Spend Money On 2020 Census Despite the fact that the state has experienced massive population growth in the past decade, officials in Texas have decided not to allocate money or make statewide plans for the upcoming census. More info @ https://ift.tt/2LYsBp7 Automated post from League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area - https://ift.tt/2dKZy4V July 19, 2019 at 12:18PM

By LWVelginarea|2019-07-19T12:19:32-05:00July 19th, 2019|

#ICYMI, the LWV was featured as an answer on Jeopardy! this week. What a fun summer surprise as we move toward our 100th anniversary! Check out a video clip of the exchange.

LWV of the US on Twitter “Did you catch us on @Jeopardy tonight? Check out the clip! https://t.co/YLGsNpXpno” More info @ https://ift.tt/32BJc7W Automated post from League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area - https://ift.tt/2dKZy4V July 18, 2019 at 05:25PM

By LWVelginarea|2019-07-18T18:54:38-05:00July 18th, 2019|

League of Women Voters of Illinois The League of Women Voters of Illinois helps to turn confrontation into information. It is our mission to encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government and work to influence public policy through education and advocacy. During this time of hyper partisanship, the League stands as a nonpartisan beacon that will help you to learn more about the ISSUES and then it is up to YOU to decide what to do with that information to better your life, your family and your community. Learn more by joining our newsletter at http://bit.ly/2LWxJtM. More [...]

By LWVelginarea|2019-07-16T20:54:33-05:00July 16th, 2019|

“Last month, the Supreme Court rejected this administration’s reason for including a citizenship question on the Census. That should have been the end of this battle, but this administration regularly rejects governmental checks and balances, and now they are pushing the judicial boundaries by rejecting the decision of the Supreme Court.”

Administration’s Action to Bypass the Supreme Court’s Ruling is a Threat to Democracy | League of Women Voters 7/11/2019 Highest Court Decision to Exclude Citizenship Question Must Be Protected WASHINGTON – Ahead of an expected White House announcement Thursday, the League of Women Voters board president Chris Carson and CEO Virginia Kase issued the following joint statement: "When the President of the Uni... More info @ https://bit.ly/2JDaUbW Automated post from League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area - https://ift.tt/2dKZy4V July 11, 2019 at 01:02PM

By LWVelginarea|2019-07-11T13:04:33-05:00July 11th, 2019|

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#ICYMI, the LWV was featured as an answer on Jeopardy! this week. What a fun summer surprise as we move toward our 100th anniversary! Check out a video clip of the exchange.