The LWV of Virginia regrets to announce that it will not be able to sponsor a debate this fall between the two major candidates for the U.S. Senate: Read the Full Press Release.
Are You Ready to Vote in November?: Read an article written by Olga Hernandez, President of the League of Women Voters of Virginia asking voters if they are ready. Read the Article
Veterans Administration (VA) facilities be designated as voter registration offices: LWV of Virginia has joined the LWVUS and other organizations in a national effort to urge that Veterans Administration (VA) facilities be designated as voter registration offices under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). The designation decision is made by the chief election official in each state (usually the Secretary of State) but must receive the approval of the VA. Once designated, an office must provide an array of voter registration services. Read the Letter
League of Women Voters of Virginia Marks Anniversary of the 19th Amendment: This August 26 marks the 88th anniversary of the day that the U.S. Constitution was amended to grant women the right to vote. The nonpartisan League of Women Voters, formed when women were first granted the right to vote, will mark this occasion with reflections on how far we have come as well as optimism that this year will bring even more Americans into the democratic process. Read the full Press Release.
Why Does GA [Virginia General Assembly] Partially Shield The Sunlight?,
Published March 16, 2008 in the Richmond Times Dispatch, written by LWV-VA President Olga Hernandez. Read the Article.
The League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund publishes the Virginia General Assembly Legislative Directory 2008-2009. The public can obtain a copy from a local Leagues or may request a copy by calling 703-831-8595 or e-mailing info@LWV-VA.org. The Directory includes full contact information for the:
- Governor,
- Lieutenant Governor,
- Attorney General,
- Members of the House of Delegates, and
- Members of the State Senate.
- Virginia House of Delegates and Senate Standing Committees and their members, along with the time and location of their meetings, are also included. For a copy see: http://www.lwv-va.org/files/legislative_directory-2008-09_final.pdf
Senator Mark Herring (D-Loudoun) introduced legislation to safeguard the integrity of Virginia's voting systems. Read the Press Release.
Election advocates urge new security measures. The Verifiable Voting Coalition of Virginia (VVCV) will seek new legislation this year to provide meaningful recounts in close elections and to ensure that new paper-based election systems are audited for accuracy. Read the Press Release
League of Women Voters of Virginia President, Olga Hernandez testifies: LWVVA President, Olga Hernandez testified at the hearings of the Norfolk and Fairfax Budget committees of the General Assembly on January 3, 2008. Hernandez shared League support for a responsible state fiscal policy that provides for adequate funds for state responsibilities. Read the testimony
League adopts resolution urging the Speaker and members of the House of Delegates to retract rules: The League adopted this resolution (read the full text) to urge the Speaker and members of the House of Delegates to retract rules that permit House subcommittees to take final action on legislation. If this appeal fails, the League will seek legislative sponsors to require that all subcommittee votes be recorded by the clerk and posted on the Legislative Information System in the same manner as provided for full House committee votes.
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