The State newspaper

More than 30 South Carolina charities granted a combined $11.3 million through the budget earmark process over the past two years were out of compliance with state law and should not have been soliciting donations, an analysis by The State Media Co. has found.

"Regardless of any charity’s merits, lawmakers need to know some basics about its operations before appropriating public funds, "said Lynn Teague, vice president for issues and action with the South Carolina League of Women Voters.

The State newspaper

Escalating attacks on the integrity of the election system, intensifying political divisions in the country and excessive job-related stress were among the top reasons officials cited for leaving the profession. "It’s not surprising that some election workers are leaving their jobs, given the level of disrespect and scrutiny they face on a daily basis," said Lynn Teague, vice president for issues and action with the South Carolina League of Women Voters.

Teague said the League has audited elections for years, and while it occasionally finds defects, none have pointed to fraud or would have changed the outcome of an election.

The Aiken Standard

The Aiken Voices and Votes held a Civil Rights voting symposium at the Etherredge Center at USC Aiken on Aug. 18.Speakers of the event included national NAACP Chairman Leon Russell, League of Women Voters Vice President for issues and actions Lynn Teague and Aiken NAACP President Eugene White, who spoke on the topic of voter suppression and disenfranchisement.

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