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Tell your US Senators that you support comprehensive immigration reform
Act By Wed 29 May 2013
News and Events
LWV Maryland - News for the Community and LWV Members
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The Senate Judiciary Committee is taking the first steps to move legislation on immigration reform to the Senate floor. The committee is considering hundreds of amendments to S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. There has been vigorous debate from both sides of the aisle on workers’ rights, border security and establishing a path to citizenship for aspiring Americans. The debate on this legislation will continue in the coming weeks and months, but now is the time for you to add your voice. Tell your Senators that you support comprehensive immigration reform.
The League believes that comprehensive immigration reform will strengthen our nation and society. Comprehensive immigration reform must:
• Provide a path to citizenship for undocumented persons;
• Promote reunification of families;
• Meet economic business and employment needs of the U.S.;
• Improve safeguards against illegal immigration;
• Provide due process for all persons including the right to a fair hearing.
Thank your Senators for addressing the crucial issue of immigration reform. Urge them to allow immigrants to contribute to the U.S. economy and society by providing them with a clear pathway to citizenship.
News and Information
When You Go to Annapolis 2013
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The 2013 edition is now available!
This handy reference gives the names and contact information for Delegates and Senators in the Maryland General Assembly. It tells the make-up of standing committees and who serves on them. It also gives contact information for state officials in the Executive Branch.
The PDF version will print on four 8.5x11 sheets, or two pieces of paper if you print front and back. You may contact our office in Annapolis at 410-269-0232 or info@lwvmd.org if you would like printed copies in a handy tri-fold format.
FREE! Courtesy of the League of Women Voters of Maryland.
If you find it useful, please consider donating to the LWVMD Education Fund!
(use the link on the left side of the page)
You can "Like" the LWV of Maryland's Facebook Page
Submitted by LWV Maryland on Wed 10 Nov 2010 - 2:54 am
LWVMD is on Facebook!
If you have a Facebook account, you can "like" our page and get updates sent to your wall. Visit http://www.facebook.com/LWVMD or just do a SEARCH for League of Women Voters.
LWVMD Study: MD Election Process 2012 Update
Submitted by LWV Maryland on Wed 6 Feb 2013 - 4:19 pm| Attachment | Size |
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| Election Process Fact Sheet Final.pdf | 298.62 KB |
| Election Process Recorders Form Final.pdf | 130.32 KB |
| ElectionProcessStudyGuide_Part1.pdf | 190.68 KB |
| ElectionProcessStudyGuide_Part2.pdf | 1.84 MB |
| ElectionProcessStudyGuide_Part3.pdf | 434.09 KB |
Fact Sheet, Study Guide and Recorder's form for use in local Leagues' 2013 unit meetings on updating the LWVMD Election Process Study. Leagues are requested to submit their completed Recorder's forms no later than April 18, 2013.
Action and Advocacy
Submitted by LWV Maryland on Thu 15 Nov 2007 - 3:13 pmAction and advocacy are important roles for the League. We keep on top of what is going on at the local level in order to identify problems or issues that merit League or community attention, and then act as necessary to enable that community attention.
Our League programs regularly include:
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- Adopting major issues for study and preparing detailed fact sheets on the findings. In scope, these studies could be on national, state, or local issues.
- Bringing research findings to the attention of League members for debate and discussion with the objective of reaching consensus positions which the League then adopts.
- If action or advocacy is needed on an issue where the League has a position, we move to the forefront equipped with solid facts and study materials that help present the organization's views. We do that by writing letters, calling legislators, testifying at hearings, writing to the media or other interested groups and organizations--including concerned citizens--to bring about a desired policy or legislative result.
Sign up to receive our Action Alerts!
Nuts and Bolts of Program
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Please click on the attachment on this page to read about how to do a League Study and see a template for a recorder form.
This Year in Annapolis
Submitted by LWV Maryland on Tue 16 Dec 2008 - 9:44 am
Each year, the League of Women Voters selects Legislative Priorities then monitors activities in Annapolis while the General Assembly is in session. As part of our Action and Advocacy efforts, League Members give testimony on bills, distribute information, hold educational forums, publish "Report from State Circle", write letters to officials, and issue Action Alerts to ask citizens to contact their representatives.
Use the links below and at right to find out what's going on in Annapolis this year! Subscribe to our newsletters and alerts!
Report from State Circle | LWV Testimony
Other ways to stay informed:
On the weekly show "State Circle" on Maryland Public TV, host Jeff Salkin and reporters Lou Davis, Mindy Mintz, and Charles Robinson provide analysis of major issues and pending bills and legislative news during the General Assembly session. The show often features interviews with experts and elected representatives. Visit http://www.mpt.org/statecircle to learn more.
Maryland Public Television also shows proceedings of the General Assembly at midnights Tuesday through Friday while the General Assembly is in session. Tune in or record it to see your elected legislators in action. You might even see a League Member giving testimony.
LWVMD Study and Action 2011-2013
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STUDY AND ACTION 2011-2013
A Leader’s Guide to LWVMD Program Positions
The Results of Our Studies, The Basis for Our Action
A very wise Leaguer once said: “Study without action is futile; action without study is fatal.”
This guide is designed to give LWVMD leaders the full text of our public policy positions, background on the studies that led to them, and the action resulting from them. The underlined statements are summary statements that give an overview of the position. LWVMD will use these positions, as needed, to impact decisions made by various state level policy and law making bodies. Positions are available for use at the local level too, so look through them and remember this guide as a resource when you’re looking for a basis for action. The guide also includes the procedures to be used by Local Leagues in considering when and how to take action, information on LWVMD action in relationship to LWVUS positions and principles, and new program items adopted by delegates to the 2011 Convention.
Read more about LWVMD positions by opening the attached file.
Tell your US Senators that you support comprehensive immigration reform
Submitted by LWV Maryland on Wed 15 May 2013 - 7:02 pmThe Senate Judiciary Committee is taking the first steps to move legislation on immigration reform to the Senate floor. The committee is considering hundreds of amendments to S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. There has been vigorous debate from both sides of the aisle on workers’ rights, border security and establishing a path to citizenship for aspiring Americans. The debate on this legislation will continue in the coming weeks and months, but now is the time for you to add your voice. Tell your Senators that you support comprehensive immigration reform.
The League believes that comprehensive immigration reform will strengthen our nation and society. Comprehensive immigration reform must:
• Provide a path to citizenship for undocumented persons;
• Promote reunification of families;
• Meet economic business and employment needs of the U.S.;
• Improve safeguards against illegal immigration;
• Provide due process for all persons including the right to a fair hearing.
Thank your Senators for addressing the crucial issue of immigration reform. Urge them to allow immigrants to contribute to the U.S. economy and society by providing them with a clear pathway to citizenship.
LWVUS Comments on the Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources
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LWVMD was one of many state Leagues to sign a letter LWVUS submitted to the EPA Science Advisory Board on the impacts of hydraulic fracturing to water resources.
