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League Environmental Priorities for 2026 Legislative Session

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in March 2026.

Public Statement

March 13, 2026 

Senator Peter Harckham, Chair 

NY Senate Environmental Committee    

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Youth Voter Grant Updates

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in March 2026.

News

The Youth Voter Grant Committee has been hard at work, scheduling events including voter registration drives to engage our local youth in elections and voting.

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Statement from the League of Women Voters on Reported Elections Executive Order

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in February 2026.

Public Statement

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2026 Executive and Legislative Calendar - League in Action

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in February 2026.

News

2026 NYS Political calendar

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LWVUS Submits Comments to EPA Opposing Changing Definition of "Waters of the United States"

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in January 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of the United States submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing their proposal to change the definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS).

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The New Moneyed Interests: Crypto and A.I.

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

News

Column published by The New York Times 

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VICTORY: Missouri Supreme Court Blocks Anti-Voter Provisions Targeting Nonpartisan Civic Engagement Groups

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Public Statement
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A Serious Senate Debate About an Unserious Bill

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

News

Article published by The Atlantic 

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Judge Allows Discriminatory Law Largely Impacting Youth Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Public Statement

Despite clear evidence of harm to young voters, a federal judge declined to block North Carolina’s Senate Bill 747 (SB 747), which makes it easier for lawful ballots cast during early voting to be thrown out through no fault of the voter.

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League of Women Voters Unveils New “Unite and Rise” Artwork, Inspiring Civic Engagement Nationwide

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Public Statement

On the heels of the one-year anniversary of the League of Women Voters’ Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative, the League announced the rollout of a new centerpiece artwork—imagery designed to showcase the power and impact of everyday people uniting and standing for democracy. 

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