The Transparency Committee meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10 AM-12 PM. The committee focuses on promoting the informed and active participation of citizens in government. We do this by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on state legislative processes that help or hinder citizen participation. Our 2023 report, How Can They Do That? Transparency and Citizen Participation in Kentucky’s Legislative Process, launched this work and led to formation of this committee.

The LWVKY Communications Committee manages social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, press releases, newsletters, and website operations for the League of Women Voters of Kentucky.

This committee meets bimonthly on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 PM. First Wednesdays will be used strategically to support local league initiatives & build communication across all local leagues in the state of Kentucky. Note there is a separate Zoom Registration for third Wednesday.

The LWVKY Membership Committee meets virtually the first Monday of the month at 12:30 PM- 1 PM ET/ 11:30-12 CT. This committee's work includes: managing and expanding the organization's membership base, ensuring engagement, retention, and alignment with the organization's goals. For September, the meeting will be the second Monday.

The Transparency Committee meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10 AM-12 PM. The committee focuses on promoting the informed and active participation of citizens in government. We do this by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on state legislative processes that help or hinder citizen participation. Our 2023 report, How Can They Do That? Transparency and Citizen Participation in Kentucky’s Legislative Process, launched this work and led to formation of this committee.

The LWVKY Education Committee focuses on bills and budget concerns in the state legislature, lack of funding for higher education, funding for private schools with tax credits, school resource officers, adequate funding for public schools, equity in education, and fairness in school assignment plans. This Committee meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month at 5 PM ET/ 4 PM CT

LWVKY Voter Services Committee coordinates resources for voters, including Voter Registration Toolkits, GOTV Toolkits, Vote411 Voter Guide, Candidate Forums, County Clerk Election Certification Program and more! Meets on the Second Thursday at 12 PM ET/11 AM CT.

The LWVKY Voting Rights Restoration Committee champions voting rights restoration for people who have been permanently banned from voting because of a prior felony conviction. Kentucky is 1 of only 3 states whose laws permanently ban justice-involved people from voting. The LWV is involved with educating the community about this issue and advocating for a Constitutional Amendment to restore the voting rights for impacted Kentuckians. This committee meets via Zoom on the second Thursday of the month at 6PMET/5 PM CT.

Join us on Monday, May 13th at 6:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM CT to text reminders to your friends and family via League In Action(OutreachCircle) to create a voting plan using Vote411.org

No previous experience needed-RSVP today!

Join the League of Women Voters at the book launch for Professor Josh Douglas’ new book, The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights on May 14 at 7 PM at Pivot Brewing (1400 Delaware St, Lexington, KY) at 7PM ET.

Professor Joshua A. Douglas teaches and researches election law and voting rights, civil procedure, constitutional law, and judicial decision making at the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law. He is the author of Vote for US: How to Take Back our Elections and Change the Future of Voting, a popular press book that provides hope and inspiration for a positive path forward on voting rights. His next popular press book, The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights, will be published in 2024.

An urgent and gripping look at the erosion of voting rights and its implications for democracy, told through the stories of 9 Supreme Court decisions—and the next looming case

In The Court v. The Voters, law professor Joshua Douglas takes us behind the scenes of significant cases in voting rights—some surprising and unknown, some familiar—to investigate the historic crossroads that have irrevocably changed our elections and the nation. In crisp and accessible prose, Douglas tells the story of each case, sheds light on the intractable election problems we face as a result, and highlights the unique role the highest court has played in producing a broken electoral system.

Douglas charts infamous cases like:

• Bush v. Gore, which opened the door to many election law claims

• Citizens United, which contributed to skewed representation—but perhaps not in the way you might think

• Shelby County v. Holder, which gutted the vital protections of the Voting Rights Act

• Crawford v. Marion County Elections Board, which allowed states to enforce voter ID laws and make it harder for people to vote

The Court v. The Voters powerfully reminds us of the tangible, real-world effects from the Court’s voting rights decisions. While we can—and should—lament the democracy that might have been, Douglas argues that we can—and should—double down in our efforts to protect the right to vote.

LWVKY Healthcare Committee will discuss legislation that affects healthcare for Kentuckians. It is the position of the LWV that every U.S. resident should have access to affordable quality health care, including birth control and privacy to make reproductive choices. Other policy goals include the equitable distribution of services, efficient and economical delivery of care, advancement of medical research and technology, and a reasonable total national expenditure level for health care. Date and time TBA.

The Transparency Committee meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10 AM-12 PM. The committee focuses on promoting the informed and active participation of citizens in government. We do this by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on state legislative processes that help or hinder citizen participation. Our 2023 report, How Can They Do That? Transparency and Citizen Participation in Kentucky’s Legislative Process, launched this work and led to formation of this committee.

The LWVKY Communications Committee manages social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, press releases, newsletters, and website operations for the League of Women Voters of Kentucky. This committee meets bimonthly on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 PM ET 6:30 CT. Third Wednesdays will be specific to state league initiatives. Note there is a separate Zoom Registration for first Wednesdays.

Mark your calendars!
Join the LWVKY in reaching out to thousands of Kentucky voters with voting reminders via LWV's League In Action platform on May 16th at 6:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM CT . No training needed-register today! Bring your smart phone.

This orientation meeting will cover the basics of what is involved in working with the Legislative Team as a LWVKY volunteer, including resources on where to find bill information and learn more about League Action Alerts. This brief orientation occurs on the third Friday of the month at 11 AM (excluding Nov and Dec).

The LWV KY Legislative Team meets monthly from June-December and weekly when the legislature is in session. We review legislation, promote or oppose bills and issues based on natinal and state League positions, attend legislative committee meetings in person and/or online, prepare testimony when needed; prepare and send ACTION ALERTS to our members and friends and plan and conduct an annual League Day at the Capitol, usually in February. League members are welcome to join at any time.

The business meeting of the League of Women Voters of Kentucky. Occurs once a month on the third Saturday of the Month via Zoom. Register in Advance.

Mark your calendars!
Join the LWVKY in reaching out to thousands of Kentucky voters with voting reminders via LWV's League In Action platform on May 20th at 6:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM CT . No training needed-register today! Bring your smart phone.

The Transparency Committee meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10 AM-12 PM. The committee focuses on promoting the informed and active participation of citizens in government. We do this by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on state legislative processes that help or hinder citizen participation. Our 2023 report, How Can They Do That? Transparency and Citizen Participation in Kentucky’s Legislative Process, launched this work and led to formation of this committee.

The Natural Resources Committee also called the Environmental Committee will focus on the protection of Kentucky's environment and natural resources. We support vigorous enforcement mechanisms for agencies and localities that do not comply with state and federal standards. This committee meets virtually on the fourth Monday of the month at 1 PM ET/12 PM CT.

This Study Committee meets on the fourth Tuesday at 5PM ET/4PM CT. Committee members are studying whether Kentucky should retain our closed primary system or adopt an open primary format, and, if so, which type. We will also be studying the pros and cons of ranked choice voting and whether Kentucky should adopt some form of it. The committee's research will be presented to League members to determine if we arrive at consensus/concurrence to adopt positions under which LWVKY can act.

The Transparency Committee meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10 AM-12 PM. The committee focuses on promoting the informed and active participation of citizens in government. We do this by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on state legislative processes that help or hinder citizen participation. Our 2023 report, How Can They Do That? Transparency and Citizen Participation in Kentucky’s Legislative Process, launched this work and led to formation of this committee.

The LWVKY Membership Committee meets virtually the first Monday of the month at 12:30 PM- 1 PM ET/ 11:30-12 CT. This committee's work includes: managing and expanding the organization's membership base, ensuring engagement, retention, and alignment with the organization's goals. For September, the meeting will be the second Monday.

The Transparency Committee meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10 AM-12 PM. The committee focuses on promoting the informed and active participation of citizens in government. We do this by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on state legislative processes that help or hinder citizen participation. Our 2023 report, How Can They Do That? Transparency and Citizen Participation in Kentucky’s Legislative Process, launched this work and led to formation of this committee.

The LWVKY Communications Committee manages social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, press releases, newsletters, and website operations for the League of Women Voters of Kentucky.

This committee meets bimonthly on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 PM. First Wednesdays will be used strategically to support local league initiatives & build communication across all local leagues in the state of Kentucky. Note there is a separate Zoom Registration for third Wednesday.

VOCAL-KY has a 120 county focus even while based in Louisville, Kentucky. Our members, leaders, staff and supporters realize that we need more community organizing in all of our rural, urban and suburban neighborhoods from the hood to the hollers. Kentuckians are struggling with low wages, inadequate housing, climate change disasters, voter restoration, homelessness, equal educational opportunities, health disparities, and a failed drug war. 

We must organize to build people power that leads to better policies that help all Kentuckians survive and thrive no matter what zip code they live in. Please join our local and national partners, including People's Action for logistics and planning. We want groups doing work in Kentucky to sign up to table and to help us meet our goal of 200 organizers, base building organizations, and future organizers to Winchester, Kentucky June 7-9, 2024. 

NOTE that times listed (9 AM-5 PM) are placeholders until actual times are announced.

VOCAL-KY has a 120 county focus even while based in Louisville, Kentucky. Our members, leaders, staff and supporters realize that we need more community organizing in all of our rural, urban and suburban neighborhoods from the hood to the hollers. Kentuckians are struggling with low wages, inadequate housing, climate change disasters, voter restoration, homelessness, equal educational opportunities, health disparities, and a failed drug war. 

We must organize to build people power that leads to better policies that help all Kentuckians survive and thrive no matter what zip code they live in. Please join our local and national partners, including People's Action for logistics and planning. We want groups doing work in Kentucky to sign up to table and to help us meet our goal of 200 organizers, base building organizations, and future organizers to Winchester, Kentucky June 7-9, 2024. 

NOTE that times listed (9 AM-5 PM) are placeholders until actual times are announced.

VOCAL-KY has a 120 county focus even while based in Louisville, Kentucky. Our members, leaders, staff and supporters realize that we need more community organizing in all of our rural, urban and suburban neighborhoods from the hood to the hollers. Kentuckians are struggling with low wages, inadequate housing, climate change disasters, voter restoration, homelessness, equal educational opportunities, health disparities, and a failed drug war. 

We must organize to build people power that leads to better policies that help all Kentuckians survive and thrive no matter what zip code they live in. Please join our local and national partners, including People's Action for logistics and planning. We want groups doing work in Kentucky to sign up to table and to help us meet our goal of 200 organizers, base building organizations, and future organizers to Winchester, Kentucky June 7-9, 2024. 

NOTE that times listed (9 AM-5 PM) are placeholders until actual times are announced.

LWVKY Healthcare Committee will discuss legislation that affects healthcare for Kentuckians. It is the position of the LWV that every U.S. resident should have access to affordable quality health care, including birth control and privacy to make reproductive choices. Other policy goals include the equitable distribution of services, efficient and economical delivery of care, advancement of medical research and technology, and a reasonable total national expenditure level for health care. Date and time TBA.

The Transparency Committee meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10 AM-12 PM. The committee focuses on promoting the informed and active participation of citizens in government. We do this by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on state legislative processes that help or hinder citizen participation. Our 2023 report, How Can They Do That? Transparency and Citizen Participation in Kentucky’s Legislative Process, launched this work and led to formation of this committee.

The LWVKY Education Committee focuses on bills and budget concerns in the state legislature, lack of funding for higher education, funding for private schools with tax credits, school resource officers, adequate funding for public schools, equity in education, and fairness in school assignment plans. This Committee meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month at 5 PM ET/ 4 PM CT

LWVKY Voter Services Committee coordinates resources for voters, including Voter Registration Toolkits, GOTV Toolkits, Vote411 Voter Guide, Candidate Forums, County Clerk Election Certification Program and more! Meets on the Second Thursday at 12 PM ET/11 AM CT.

The LWVKY Voting Rights Restoration Committee champions voting rights restoration for people who have been permanently banned from voting because of a prior felony conviction. Kentucky is 1 of only 3 states whose laws permanently ban justice-involved people from voting. The LWV is involved with educating the community about this issue and advocating for a Constitutional Amendment to restore the voting rights for impacted Kentuckians. This committee meets via Zoom on the second Thursday of the month at 6PMET/5PM CT.

The business meeting of the League of Women Voters of Kentucky. Occurs once a month on the third Saturday of the Month via Zoom. Register in Advance.

The LWVKY Communications Committee manages social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, press releases, newsletters, and website operations for the League of Women Voters of Kentucky. This committee meets bimonthly on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 PM ET 6:30 CT. Third Wednesdays will be specific to state league initiatives. Note there is a separate Zoom Registration for first Wednesdays.

This orientation meeting will cover the basics of what is involved in working with the Legislative Team as a LWVKY volunteer, including resources on where to find bill information and learn more about League Action Alerts. This brief orientation occurs on the third Friday of the month at 11 AM (excluding Nov and Dec).

The LWV KY Legislative Team meets monthly from June-December and weekly when the legislature is in session. We review legislation, promote or oppose bills and issues based on natinal and state League positions, attend legislative committee meetings in person and/or online, prepare testimony when needed; prepare and send ACTION ALERTS to our members and friends and plan and conduct an annual League Day at the Capitol, usually in February. League members are welcome to join at any time.

The Natural Resources Committee also called the Environmental Committee will focus on the protection of Kentucky's environment and natural resources. We support vigorous enforcement mechanisms for agencies and localities that do not comply with state and federal standards. This committee meets virtually on the fourth Monday of the month at 1 PM ET/12 PM CT.

This Study Committee meets on the fourth Tuesday at 5PM ET/4PM CT. Committee members are studying whether Kentucky should retain our closed primary system or adopt an open primary format, and, if so, which type. We will also be studying the pros and cons of ranked choice voting and whether Kentucky should adopt some form of it. The committee's research will be presented to League members to determine if we arrive at consensus/concurrence to adopt positions under which LWVKY can act.