/news/tags/league-of-women-voters League of Women Voters en-US Copyright Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:18:32 GMT /news/2022-11-18/unlikely-partnerships-form-to-oppose-proposed-constitutional-amendment-change The plan would require citizen-led constitutional amendments to get 60% approval on the ballot in order to pass Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:18:32 GMT /news/2022-11-18/unlikely-partnerships-form-to-oppose-proposed-constitutional-amendment-change Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2022-10-10/local-boards-of-elections-still-looking-for-poll-workers Boards of elections in Northeast Ohio are still recruiting people to work the polls for the Nov. 8 general election. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:19:09 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-10-10/local-boards-of-elections-still-looking-for-poll-workers Abigail Bottar /news/government-politics/2021-06-16/senate-budget-would-allow-gop-leaders-to-hire-lawyers-in-ohio-map-disputes Republicans in the Senate have added to their budget a provision that could directly affect the upcoming process to draw new maps for a 15-member Congressional delegation – down from 16 – and the Ohio House and Senate. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:41:45 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-06-16/senate-budget-would-allow-gop-leaders-to-hire-lawyers-in-ohio-map-disputes Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2021-05-31/new-series-from-the-league-of-women-voters-will-explore-criminal-justice The latest series from the League of Women Voters Real Talk project will examine Ohio's criminal justice system. Mon, 31 May 2021 09:00:07 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-31/new-series-from-the-league-of-women-voters-will-explore-criminal-justice Abigail Bottar /news/podcast/the-feed-from-wksu-news/2021-04-07/real-talk-conversations-turn-focus-to-racism-and-health Real Talk is a series of dialogues organized by Leagues of Women Voters in Northeast Ohio that focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:55 GMT /news/podcast/the-feed-from-wksu-news/2021-04-07/real-talk-conversations-turn-focus-to-racism-and-health Andrew Meyer, Melissa Meyers /news/education/2021-03-23/legislators-educators-to-discuss-new-school-funding-plan Leagues of Women Voters of Hudson, Kent, Akron and Greater Cleveland have come together for a Real Talk discussion about the Fair School Funding plan. Real Talk is a series of honest dialogues that address issues of inequity and discrimination. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:15:15 GMT /news/education/2021-03-23/legislators-educators-to-discuss-new-school-funding-plan Sarah Taylor /news/government-politics/2021-02-17/league-of-women-voters-pushes-back-on-larose-limiting-drop-boxes After Secretary of State Frank LaRose reissued his order limiting counties to one drop box, the League of Women Voters says more drop boxes would help Ohio voters. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:07:06 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-02-17/league-of-women-voters-pushes-back-on-larose-limiting-drop-boxes Abigail Bottar /news/government-politics/2020-11-24/voter-advocates-see-a-future-for-curbside-voting Although there were some hiccups with curbside voting this election season, voter advocates believe improvements can be made to make this service more accessible to Ohio voters. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:05:22 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-11-24/voter-advocates-see-a-future-for-curbside-voting Afi Scruggs /news/government-politics/2020-10-27/unprecedented-ohio-early-voting-spurs-security-worries-among-voters-local-officials-look-to-help Election officials, local organizations, law enforcement and others are attempting to ease voter's fears during early in-person voting and on Nov. 3 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:50:42 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-10-27/unprecedented-ohio-early-voting-spurs-security-worries-among-voters-local-officials-look-to-help Kelly Woodward /news/government-politics/2020-10-06/voting-process-has-hurdles-for-homeless-community-but-help-is-available Early in-person voting starts Tuesday in Ohio, and boards of elections will begin mailing absentee ballots for the general election. It marks the end of months of voter registration drives, including those held by advocates for the homeless. But there’s still much work to be done to address barriers preventing Northeast Ohio’s homeless community from casting their ballots. Tue, 06 Oct 2020 09:50:06 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-10-06/voting-process-has-hurdles-for-homeless-community-but-help-is-available Taylor Haggerty