We welcome Sandra Richason as our new Executive Director, replacing the retiring Executive Director Jean Dugan. Sandra also serves as Executive Director of the Missouri League.
The severe loss of trees during the May 16th tornado did long-term damage to our region due to the “urban heat island effect.” Our Environmental Quality and Climate Change Committee explains.
In 2024 the League supported Prop A for healthy families and it was supported by 57 percent of voters in November. The proposition included mandatory sick leave and an increase in the minimum wage.
The Environmental Quality and Climate Change Committee has been publishing an environmental tip in each issue of our former newsletter, the In League Reporter.
A recent surge of articles highlights the growing financial problems faced by the home insurance industry and homeowners. Our Environmental Quality and Climate Change Committee (EQC2) shows how climate change is impacting the cost of living in this way.
About 20 new members enjoyed the Meet'n'Greet at Schafly Bottleworks on July 28. The Membership Team and other League leaders joined in to help members connect with one another and with League activities.
LWVSTL has adopted a position supporting local Paratransit for people with disabilities. This article debunks some of the common misconceptions about how this service works.
Between May 24 and July 4, the Metro St. Louis League registered three voters at Juneteenth events, three people at Red Circle Food Pantry, 61 new voters at PrideFest, and 237 new citizens at naturalization ceremonies.
On July 17, St. Louis joined over 1,500 communities across all 50 states in honoring the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis during the fifth annual John Lewis Day of Action.
