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Governor Shapiro Implements Automatic Voter Registration in Pennsylvania

Submitted by The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area in September 2023.

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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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Montco To Hire 15 New Public Defenders In 'Historic' Investment

Submitted by The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area in August 2024.

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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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A Historic Week in Harrisburg: New Speaker, New House Rules

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Submitted by The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area in March 2023.

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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

Submitted by The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area in March 2023.

News

Pennsylvania has a new congressional map!  

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

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What can I do for Native Americans?

Submitted by Bucks County in November 2024.

Blog Post
By Barbara Sperry, LWVBC Member
 
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Reflecting on the Election: We Will Speak Up and Speak Out

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2024.

Blog Post

Last week, the 2024 presidential election was decided. Donald Trump will again become President of the United States. He won both the Electoral College and the popular vote, and when that happens, it means the voters have spoken. 

We are proud of the League's work this election to empower voters and protect voting rights. However, we are deeply concerned for the future of women in the United States — as well as LGBTQIA+, Black, brown, and immigrant communities. 

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League of Women Voters Made 30M Contacts in 2024 Election

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2024.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters, a 104-year-old voting rights organization, made a record-breaking 30 million contacts during the 2024 election cycle, providing voters with nonpartisan voting information ahead of Election Day.  

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League of Women Voters Statement on 2024 Election Results

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Submitted by Bucks County in November 2024.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States president Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart released the following statement on the 2024 election results:

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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: The Lenape People and Bucks County

Submitted by Bucks County in November 2024.

Blog Post

The Lenape people were the first inhabitants of the lands now known as Bucks County. Many of the county parks, historic sites, nature centers, educational institutions and place names in Bucks County acknowledge the Lenape’s role as the original caretakers of this land through exhibits and signage.

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