Following a new report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) LWVUS CEO Virginia Kase urged Congress to take steps to address climate change
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In Illinois primary elections, voters must declare a party affiliation in order to receive a ballot.
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In a recent blog entry, Kristen Kern, Federal Advocacy and Policy Manager, LWVUS, advocates for changing our economic structure as a path toward protecting the planet.
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Important legislation supported by the League was passed by both Chambers during a spring session shortened by more than 1 ½ months because of the June 28 Primary Election.
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We’ve all heard or read it, many of us from friends or relatives: the 2020 election was rigged, marred by systemic fraud. It’s a myth. The fact is, the 2020 election was one of the more secure and fair elections in our nation’s history.
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In 2021, Illinois signed into law newly drawn federal and state legislative maps. Many voters now find themselves in new voting districts—find your districts!
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As of March 30, you can apply for a vote by mail ballot from your election authority. You can also apply for permanent vote by mail status to be automatically sent a vote by mail ballot for every election.
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Issues Briefing session recordings and materials are now available.
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High School Voter Registration (SB825) requires the State Board of Elections to prepare a one-page document explaining voter registration, which must be distributed to students by every high school. We’re working to help enforce this law.
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Email or call your state legislators to tell them the budget for FY23 must include an increase of $350 million for education Evidence Based Funding & more.
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Ask your state senator to vote YES in support of HB2775 so that a renter's source of income cannot be used as grounds to deny them a lease.
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Ask your state senator to vote YES in support of HB4093, which requires potential polluters to hold public meetings prior to applying for a permit to operate in an Environmental Justice Community.
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Ask your state representative to cosponsor and vote YES in support of SB828, which permits all qualified Illinois residents to vote—even if they are incarcerated
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Ask your state representative to vote YES in support of SB829, which provides for accessible vote by mail for Illinoisans with print disabilities
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