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  • LWVWV 2024 Program and Policy Priorities

    The League of Women Voters of West Virginia (LWVWV) has adopted four main areas as priorities for 2024. The League will be taking action on these and other issues during the 2024 legislative session. In addition to these four areas, the League will continue to work with partners on other issues as a member of […]

  • Make Some Noise: Tell the Governor to Veto SB 841 and HB 5105

    Make Some Noise: Tell the Governor to Veto SB 841 and HB 5105

    The WV Legislature has adjourned but the Governor can still veto two bills we strongly oppose. SB 841 weakens unemployment insurance benefits despite more than 1,500 workers receiving layoff notices in recent weeks. Cutting unemployment benefits harms our state’s economy and harms families. HB 5105 would roll back the state’s school vaccination requirements. It would […]

  • MAKE SOME NOISE! Oppose SB 601 and SB 614

    MAKE SOME NOISE! Oppose SB 601 and SB 614

    The 60-day Legislative session is about to end but the House will vote on two bills tomorrow (Friday) that need your attention!! Please OPPOSE: SB 601 is named the WV Women’s Bill of Rights, but it has nothing to do with strengthening the rights of women in areas like education, employment, or reproductive health. Instead, it […]

  • Make Some Noise: OPPOSE SB 352 and SB 841 as they reach House floor for vote

    Make Some Noise: OPPOSE SB 352 and SB 841 as they reach House floor for vote

    SB 352 modifies the West Virginia abortion ban. Prior to a legal, medically necessary abortion, this bill mandates specific elements of informed consent, including information about medical risks and alternative care options. Physicians have expressed concern that this bill will introduce scientifically inaccurate information into the informed consent process. SB 841 changes the structure of […]

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