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Urge President Biden to Publish the Equal Rights Amendment
The ERA, guaranteeing equality of rights for women, has been ratified by 38 states. Click on Read More for LWVGT President Emily Bridson's suggested language for asking Biden to instruct the US Archivist to certify and publish the ERA in the Constitution.
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League of Women Voters Statement on 2024 Election Results
Published On 11/6/2024
LWVUS' president and CEO thank League members and election workers for supporting our fair and free voting process and express commitment to our mission of defending democracy. Click on Read More for their full statement.
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League Podcasts Aim to Dispel Misinformation
A series of monthly podcasts produced by the League of Women Voters of Arizona provides accurate information about our election system. Twelve episodes are available. Click on Read More to learn how you can listen.
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Observer Corp Report: Chancellor Search, Publication of Proposed Budget
PCC's proposed 2025 fiscal year budget will be published in the Arizona Daily Star on May 28 and June 4, 2024, and a public hearing and Board meeting to adopt the budget and set property tax rates and levies will be held on June 12. Click on Read More for the complete report on the May 8 meeting.
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Observer Corp Report: Governing Board Approves Tuition Hike
The Pima Community College Governing Board approved a $3.00 per credit hour tuition increase for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on Read More for links and the full report.
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Watch the 2024 Legislative Week Programs
Published On 3/24/2024
A highlight of LWVAZ's annual Legislative Week is the daily Lunch and Learn programs, keeping League members throughout the state informed about what is going on in the Arizona legislature. Click on Read More for links to the recordings.
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Issues & Eggs: The Movie
Watch the 2024 Issues & Eggs panel discussion: "Missing & Murdered Indigenous People: Shining a Light on a Continuing Crisis," with Wenona Benally, April Ignacio, Alfred Urbina, Valaura Imus-Nahsonhoya, and Victoria Steele, moderator. Click on Read More.
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Bills Affecting Polling Places Raise Concerns
LWVGT President Victor Bowleg explains on Channel 13 News that two bills that would bring back precinct voting would make voting harder for eligible voters. Click on Read More for a link to the video.
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Observer Corps Report: Pima County Board of Supervisors
Published On 2/25/2024
Federal Funding for Immigration Services Is Ending.
With federal funding to help provide shelter and security for legal asylum seekers ending on March 31, the Board addressed the impact and options for Pima County. Click on Read More for our full Observer Corps report.
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The 2024 Citizen’s Directory of Elected Officials is Here!
The League of Women Voters' Citizens Directory is a comprehensive directory of all elected officials representing Pima County residents at all levels of government: federal, state, tribal, county, and city. Click on Read More for a link to the Directory on line.
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Observer Corps Report: Tucson City Council
Published On 12/27/2023
The Tucson City Council approved fee increases for Reid Park Zoo and the city golf courses. Click on Read More for the full report.
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LWVGT Helps New Citizens Register To Vote At Every Naturalization Ceremony
Published On 12/15/2023
Naturalization ceremonies occur twice a month in Tucson, and LWVGT, working with the Pima County Recorder's office, is there! Linda Maccabe, Voter Services chair, says "New Citizens register at the ceremony or take registration packets with them as they leave.”
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Observer Corps Report: Pima County Board of Supervisors
Published On 11/24/2023
The Board accepted the resignation of Sharon Bronson, who has served as a Pima County Supervisors for 27 years. Applications for her replacement will be accepted until December 1. Click on Read more for the full report.
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Questionnaire Seeks Input For Community-Wide Plan
Published On 11/10/2023
Pima County is looking for ideas and feedback for effective ways to reduce greenhouse gases. The EPA has awarded it a Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to develop a plan to reduce climate pollution. This questionnaire is the first step. Click on Read More for the link.
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Frances Willard Munds Memorial Planned at State Capitol
Published On 11/7/2023
Munds used the initiative power in the new state's Constitution to win the right to vote for Arizona women eight years before the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Click on Read More to learn about her.
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Observer Corp: For an Informed Citizenry and a Tranparent Government
Published On 10/6/2023
Members of the LWVGT Observer Corp now observe and report on meetings of the TUSD and Pima Community College Boards as well as the Pima County Supervisors and Tucson City Council. Click on Read More for a link to all of their reports.
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LWVGT's Annual Workshop to Empower High School Girls
Published On 9/12/2023
Fifty high school girls interested in entering public service received inspiration and guidance from 18 elected officials at this annual event, held this year at Santa Rita School. Click on Read More to read more!
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LWVAZ 2023 Legislative Wrap: Analysis and Explanation
Published On 9/5/2023
The LWV Arizona Advocacy Issue Teams provide an overview of the bills the League supported or opposed that were passed by the 2023 Arizona legislature - and then signed or vetoed by Gov. Hobbs. Click on Read More for their report.
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Returning U of A Students Learn About Opportunities for Involvement
Published On 9/2/2023
LWVGT's President Victor Bowleg and Membership Chair Kate Stewart were at U of A this week with information about registering to vote, about the League, and to sign up students for Tucson Youth Vote, the league's new nonpartisan youth initiative.
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August 26: Women's Equality Day
Published On 8/26/2023
Every August 26 we commemorate women gaining the right to vote. Click on Read More for President Biden's proclamation and LWVUS CEO Virginia Kase Solomón's discussion of women's equality in a post-Dobbs world.
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Observer Corps Report: Pima County Board of Supervisors
Published On 8/21/2023
Board of Supervisors approves advocacy agenda for 2024 legislation. Click on Read More for full report and link to video.
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Observer Corps Report: Tucson City Council
Published On 8/21/2023
City of Tucson approves Intergovernmental Agreements for storage, recovery, and exchange of CAP water with Peoria, Scottsdale and Gilbert. Click on Read More for full report.
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Observer Corps Report: Tucson Commission on Equitable Housing and Development
Published On 8/7/2023
The City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Department announced the award for $50 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant from HUD. Click on Read More to see complete report.
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Observer Corps Report: Tucson City Council
Published On 8/7/2023
City Passes Resolution 23634 on Joint Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds For Low and Moderate Income Person and Family Housing Units. Click on Read More for full report.
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Observer Corps Report: Pima County Board of Supervisors
Published On 7/16/2023
The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal for developing the former Quail Canyon Golf Course at its July 11 meeting, where over 50 individuals requested to speak. Click on Read More for the complete report of the meeting.
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Observer Corps Report: Tucson Commission on Equitable Housing and Development
Published On 7/16/2023
Inventory of affordable housing units will require replenishing and additional units added to keep up with need. Click on Read More to see the complete report of the July 7 meeting
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Observer Corps Report: Pima County Board of Supervisors
Published On 7/2/2023
The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved $2.6 million for affordable housing and funding for the African American Museum of Southern Arizona. Click on Read More for the complete report of their June 20 meeting.
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Observer Corps Report: Tucson City Council
Published On 6/21/2023
The City Council adopted water conservation measures and a resolution opposing proposed federal mining legislation. Click on Read More for a full report of the June 6 meeting.
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Allen v Milligan Requires Alabama to Redraw Districts
Published On 6/18/2023
The Supreme Court has upheld the District Court's decision that Alabama violated the the Voting Rights Act's prohibition of voting practices that intentionally discriminate based upon race. LWVUS and LWV of Alabama filed an amicus brief.
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Final Settlement in LWV Arizona v. Lions of Liberty
Published On 5/24/2023
The settlement reached this week ensures voters can safely cast their votes at ballot drop boxes without intimidation. Click on Read More to read more about this lawsuit brought by the Arizona League.
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US Senate Fails to Act on ERA: LWV Response
Published On 5/4/2023
The US Senate failed to pass legislation to address the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Click on Read More to read and hear League of Women Voters of the United States CEO  Virginia Kase Solomón's reponse.
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Online Information About Pima County Funding of Nonprofits
Published On 3/29/2023
A new website provides easy access to information about Pima County's funding of nonprofit agencies, enabling individuals to track how money has been used. It also includes information about the application process. Click on Read More for the link.
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The 2023 A Citizen’s Directory of Elected Officials is Here!
Published On 2/16/2023
Now Available at Your Local Pima County Public Library and Local Government Offices!
Click on Read More for a link to the Citizen's Directory on line.
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LWVCYC and LWVNAZ's Open Letter to Yavapai Supervisors Urges Fair Election System
Published On 7/8/2022
A letter from the Leagues of Central Yavapai County and Northern Arizona to the Yavapai County Supervisors exemplifies the League's support for those on the front lines of ensuring fair and impartial elections and voters rights.
The letter appears in the July 4 Opinion Section of Prescott's Daily Courier. The Leagues praise Yavapai County Recorder Leslie Hoffman and Elections Director Lynn Constabile, expressing dismay at their recent resignations. They urge the Board of Supervisors to appoint equally impartial and professional replacements and to issue a statement that disavows attacks on election workers and commits to public meetings that embody civil discourse and respect.
"We support electoral systems . . . that encourage participation, are verifiable and auditable, and enhance representation for all voters. Elections conducted under the guidance of Leslie Hoffman and Lynn Constabile have always adhered to these essential principles." Click on the headline for the full letter
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LWVAZ Honors Greater Tucson’s Betty Bengtson: Advocacy Champion for Making Democracy Work
Published On 6/9/2022
The League of Women Voters of Arizona has recognized Betty Bengtson with a new award, whose creation was inspired by her work.
The first Advocacy Champion for Making Democracy Work Award was awarded at the LWVAZ's 2022 Council last month. In the future, an Advocacy Champion will be recognized when an Arizona league member has done outstanding state advocacy work, provided leadership for the League’s advocacy, and made a lasting contribution to the league’s mission to make democracy work.
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What’s Happened In the Arizona Legislature? The LWVAZ Legislative Analysis Team Reports.
Published On 5/27/2022
With the Second Session of the 55th Arizona Legislature scheduled to end on June 30, LWVAZ’s Legislative Analysis Team gave an overview of the fate of bills of League interest and concern at LWVAZ’s Council on May 20. Click on the headline for more.
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LWVGT Website Now a Mobile App!
Published On 4/25/2022
Check it out on your mobile device by searching your favorite app provider for "LWV of Greater Tucson" (not case sensitive).
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