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Public Statement

A Guest column by League member Carolyn Krause; reprinted from the January 21, 2022 edition of "The Oak Ridger", USA Today Network, page 3.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of Tennessee believes that the Tennessee legislature's recently approved map of legislative districts will have an adverse impact on the state's citizens.

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LWVOR hopes to hold Breakfast with the Legislators on February 28 and March 28 at 7:30 am.

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It is hard to overestimate the importance of Medicaid expansion in and for Tennessee. Simple concern for our neighbors and for the wellbeing of our state should motivate us to contact our legislators strongly encouraging them to take this positive step.

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The Scarboro Community Center is a more appropriate voting site for the City Hall precinct than the Oak Ridge Senior Center.

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The League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge encourages members of the public to get involved with the local redistricting process, which occurs every 10 years after the national census data is published.
 
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There are many innovative ways that have been proposed to correct the inequities in our election systems and representation without constitutional amendments.  We will address just one in this article - reform of the filibuster.

Public Statement

This week, the Senate is set to vote on the For the People Act. 

News

Lawyers urge the Tennessee Governor to veto a bill that would change how Tennessee laws are challenged.

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