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Avoid problems at the polls / keep your contact information current!

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LWVCA member, Betty Gregory, shares her experience in a few step-by-step pictures on how to vote absentee in the Nov. 3 general election.  

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Richland Library can help with voter registration and absentee voting.  The library has stamped voter registration forms at Ballentine, Northeast, Sandhills, and St.

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Think you're ready to vote? First check your registration at VOTE411.org.
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According to the research, Medicaid expansion is projected to result in large-scale economic growth in South Carolina. If the state were to expand Medicaid in 2026, South Carolina would see the creation of nearly 20,000 new jobs over the first three years of Medicaid expansion. View the interactive map to find out how your county specifically would benefit.

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A proposed bill impacting voter registration groups would involve a $100 registration fee, requirements to return forms within ten days, and fines up to $1000. “These groups provide a very positive social service and civic service, citizen-to-citizen outreach, and there is no documented pattern of abuse,” Lynn Teague with the League of Women Voters of South Carolina testified.

Making Democracy Work Network Update
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Several election bills are cheduled in the Constitutional Laws Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee on Feb. 20, 2025, The last of these bills, H.3459, is of the greatest interest. While the requirements are not very demanding for organizations that routinely conduct registration drives, the bill could be an impediment to smaller-scale groups involved in church or school registration.

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A push to end ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ practices in South Carolina is gaining ground in among some lawmakers. Lynn Teague, Vice President of League of Women Voters, said DEI has made South Carolina a better place. “One of the most important things for South Carolina flourishing is all of its people having a chance to do a good job to moving the state forward,” Teague said.

LWV Membership Transition
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Starting the week of February 3, an exciting new nationwide membership system will improve the member experience, streamline operations, and strengthen state and local Leagues.