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Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area Articles

Wrapping-Up - 2026 Women's Equality Day

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in August 2026.

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The LWV HHIBA 2026 Women’s Equality Day celebration on August 26 featured fascinating presentations from speakers Rosie Jones and Katie Ruth, who focused on their accomplishments and challenges in women’s sports.

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in May 2026.

Public Statement

Use this simple, step-by-step video guide to build your VOTE411ballot for Election Day. Take it with you in the voting booth!

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in April 2026.

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Behind the Decisions: How Local Government Works

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in March 2026.

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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS HHI-BA TEAMS

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in October 2025.

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AI Development Requires AI Regulation

Submitted by South Carolina in September 2026.

Blog Post

Lynn Teague, September 10: If the nation is to advance responsibly in AI, meaningful regulatory oversight of the industry and a strong safety net are essential. Otherwise it is going to be a terrible time in which far more suffer than benefit. Even a cure for cancer is not much of a counterweight to the scale of the potential harms. Regulatory guardrails and an economic safety net are unlikely to be perfect, but they are essential to mitigate potential harms.

What issues divide McMaster, Trump? A closer look at SC governor's green legacy

Submitted by South Carolina in September 2026.

Press Mention

The State

Despite his overall support for President Donald Trump, S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster has spent much of his tenure taking stances on the environment that are either at odds with the Republican president or not on Trump’s radar.

Lynn Teague, LWVS vice president for issues and action,, said the governor has done well on many issues, but he and other leaders need to take strong positions on controlling the growth of data centers. “We have seen now for several years attempts to get some meaningful regulation of these data centers, which plays into the utility issues, and it hasn’t happened,’’ she said. “We’d like to have seen more leadership from the governor and other leaders.’’

Get the facts about voting in South Carolina

Submitted by South Carolina in September 2026.

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Even well-intentioned people are posting inaccurate information on social media platforms. Read the League's FAQs about voters marked inactive, voting by mail, and more! Importantly, check YOUR registration status at VOTE411 and plan to vote early in person if you possibly can.

Submitted by South Carolina in August 2026.

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August 27: In a case filed by the League of Women Voters and other voting rights organizations, a federal court granted the emergency request to block the US Postal Service (USPS) from implementing the newly-finalized mail ballot rule for the November midterm elections. That rule would assign USPS an unprecedented and illegal gatekeeping role in the administration of mail voting, and jeopardize the delivery of mail-in ballots to many voters.

Submitted by South Carolina in August 2026.

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Your vote is your right–and your power. Got an opinion? Make it count! Get ready at VOTE411.org, your one-stop source for nonpartisan election and voting information.

Register or check your registration no later than October 4. Compare candidates and make a plan to vote. The League recommends that you vote early, October 19-31, Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. at county early voting centers. If voting by absentee ballot, get it postmarked at the Post Office retail counter by November 3.

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