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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
