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Groups fear proposed rules on voter registration events in SC could have chilling effect

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2025.

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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.

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2025.

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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.

South Carolina bill will try to end diversity, equity, and inclusion

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2025.

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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.

Submitted by South Carolina in January 2025.

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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.

Post-Covid surplus budgeting continues

Submitted by South Carolina in January 2025.

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The Statehouse Report
Another “surplus” of almost $2 billion in last year’s “unexpected revenues” that SC lawmakers can now dole out in one-time expenditures caught the eyes of some good government advocates.

“The state has so many needs and this surplus isn’t genuine,” S.C. League of Women Voters Vice President Lynn Teague told Statehouse Report. “This is money that needs to be used [for critical programs].”

S.C. Education Association President Sherry East echoed Teague’s concerns about the process.“You’ve got state workers, teachers, public employees, and they’re really hurting,” East said. “With more accuracy in the projections, [lawmakers] could make a long-term commitment to educators and firefighters and police officers in the budget.

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League of Women Voters Responds to Gutting of Civil Rights Offices

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2025.

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The League of Women Voters of the United States Joins Voting Rights Groups to Applaud Decision Affirming Voting Rights in Arizona

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

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PHOENIX, AZ — The League of Women Voters of the United States, the League of Women Voters of Arizona, and co-amici applaud Tuesday’s decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The decision protects the rights of all eligible Arizona voters to register and vote for all federal elections.

Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

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While the contributions of men in the Civil Rights Movement have been widely documented, women’s contributions are often overlooked. Figures like Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, Diane Nash, and Gloria Richardson were just as vital as men like Martin Luther King Jr. And John R. Lewis in securing voting access. Their stories remain deeply relevant today, as many of the barriers they fought against have persisted or resurfaced in new forms, reminding us that vigilance in protecting voting rights is as critical as ever.

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in February 2025.

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On February 11th, the LWV of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area Education and Voter Services Committees combined to present two educational programs for the LWV members at the Bluffton Public Library.

How DEI Impacts Us — And Democracy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

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With attacks from the recent administration, DEI has been a hot topic recently. In a recent blog, I broke down what DEI really is — and isn’t. In this piece, I’ll describe just a few of the ways DEI impacts us and our democracy. I’ll then share ways you can support it.

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