Montgomery County will hire 15 new public defenders

NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County will hire 15 new public defenders and numerous support staff and a social worker as part of a major investment into the office, which it calls "historic." Read the article 

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Voting Rights Groups Respond to Pa. Court Decision on Handwritten Date Requirements for Mail Ballots

From the Public Interest Law Center

Voting Rights Groups Respond to Pa. Court Decision on Handwritten Date Requirements for Mail Ballots

August 30, 2024

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Montgomery County doubles Voter Services satellite offices, increases ballot drop boxes September 6, 2024

NORRISTOWN — The Montgomery County Board of Elections has authorized the expansion of satellite offices and drop boxes in advance of the 2024 General Election.

 

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LWV Positon on the SAVE Act

Submitted by Williamson County in May 2025.

Position

The League of Women Voters is studying the SAVE Act, a bill before the US Senate to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring proof of US citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
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Montgomery County says no to ICE agreements

Montgomery County says no to ICE agreements; advocates continue push for welcoming county policy

Advocates say a welcoming ordinance would codify county policies on ICE collaboration, including at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

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LWV US Declares Constitutional Crisis

Photo of LWVUS CEO

Submitted by Williamson County in May 2025.

Action Alerts

LWVUS Declares a Constitutional Crisis

The LWV has issued a statement saying that "Our country is in a constitutional crisis" and that we the people must fight back.

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DG PrideFest 2025

Pride Fest

Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in May 2025.

Event Date: 
06/07/2025 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Event location: 

Fischel Park

DG PrideFest 2025 will take place on Saturday June 7th at Fishel Park (1036 Grove St. Downers Grove, IL.) from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. In case of rain we will move our event to The Lincoln Center (935 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL.)

 

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Legislature Sends Abortion Ban Back to Voters

Stop Another Abortion Ban

Submitted by Missouri in May 2025.

News

Politicians passed HJR 73 to restore Missourians' almost total abortion ban.

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LWV Solano Annual Meeting

Helen Hutchison

Submitted by Solano County in May 2025.

Event Date: 
06/05/2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom Meeting

LWV Solano County will hold their annual business meeting. In addition, Helen Hutchinson, the Executive Director of LWV California will speak about the Unite and Rise 8.5 million initiative. 

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