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| 2013 State Convention |
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2013 League Silent Auction
Check out all the great baskets, artwork and food available for bidding at the State League’s Silent Auction. Everyone can bid – even if you are not attending Convention. Help raise funds for the state League and get some great deals!
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2013 LWVNYS State Convention
June 1-2, 2013
Hilton Albany in downtown Albany
It’s not too late to register! Information and a registration form are included in the Registration Kit. Send your registration in NOW!
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| Legislative Action |
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| Educational Materials |
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Preserving Our Democracy: Campaign Finance Reform for New York State
(10/26/2012)
Program-ready materials for community forums to discuss the issue of campaign finance reform. Strong, well-enforced campaign finance regulations, along with a system of small donor matching grants, are a pathway to expanding voter participation, increasing more candidate diversity, and lessening the impact of special interests. Community forums presenting this League educational program analyzing the weaknesses of current campaign finance regulation and suggesting reform are being organized around the state during the next 4 months.
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Increasing Voter Participation: Opportunities in New York State (12/12/2011)
Ready-made materials for presentation at an educational community forum on opportunities to increase voter participation in New York State. Voter registration modernization, early voting systems and improved ballot design, poll worker training and voter education are all discussed in the materials. See what other states have done in these areas and how they could be implemented in NYS. Finally, recommendations for short term and long term actions are offered.
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| News & Upcoming Events |
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Governor Cuomo Launches New Open Data Website (3/14/2013)
www.data.ny.gov A new, user-friendly, one-stop access to data from New York State agencies, localities, and the federal government was unveiled this week during Sunshine Week. The website features economic development, health, recreation, and public services information. |
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2012 Election Survey Report (2/6/2013)
Final report of over 1,000 responses to the League’s survey on the voting machines and procedures from the fall 2012 election. |
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SIA 2013
NEW! 2013 Students Inside Albany Conference was held April 14-17, 2013 in Albany. There were 55 students from 38 local Leagues who attended the four day training experience designed to immerse the students in the process by which public policy is proposed, enacted and changed in New York State. With many speakers, a tour of the Capitol and shadowing their Assemblymember and Senator, the students learned how they can influence and affect the development of public policy.
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New Way to Buy Merchandise, Donate or Join LWVNYS!
The League is pleased to announce new pages on the website to donate to the League or the Education Foundation, to join the League and to view and purchase merchandise from the LWVNYS. Just click on the links on the left side of the homepage – Donate LWV,
Donate EF, Merchandise or Join. |
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NEW! League Communication
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