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Update from League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania:

Are you confused by the ads and mailers regarding judicial elections? You are not alone. 

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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." 

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Governor Shapiro Implements Automatic Voter Registration in Pennsylvania, Joining Bipartisan Group of States That Have Taken Commonsense Step to Make Voter Registration More Streamlined and Secure

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It’s been a busy few weeks in the PA House, with more focus on legislative rules than we would have thought possible. The outcome is not perfect, but it is an encouraging step toward a more responsive legislative process.

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Pennsylvania has a new congressional map!  

Statement From The League Of Women Voters On Approved Legislative Maps
February 4, 2022

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The League of Women Voters of New York State—represented by Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law (Brennan Center) — filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to obtain the complete list of all registered voters in New York without proper basis and purpose.

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As we celebrate UN Day and the 80th Anniversary since the inception of the United Nations, we must note that there is still the huge issue of gender equality in an institution designed to defend human rights and promote peace and security, as well as sustainable development, around the world.  

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As we face a critical moment in our democracy, the League and partners will continue to unite and rise in many forms — including the long tradition of peaceful protest.

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The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) filed a motion in federal court to intervene in USA v. Weber, the U.S. Department of Justice’s case against the California Secretary of State, to protect the data of all California voters and prevent misuse of that data, which could harm California communities.