Lwvil issues briefing feb 15 you be the judge readfeb 23 book club feb 26 hppl the yellow house great decisions feb 26 hppl human trafficking stroll to the polls mar 8 view the calendar volunteer to help we celebrated in stylehad a lot of funrecognized the centennial of thanks to the holzers who went. The role of the arts in a shifting economy september 2729, 2012 the redford center at the sundance resort. Issues are defined where activity is anticipated at the state legislative levelissues where we have strong member interest and an opportunity for the league to. Our mostread workplace stories the advisory board daily. League of women voters of the united states impact on issues 2016 2018. Lvw illinois issues briefing league of women voters of. Five of us attended the lwvil annual issues briefing saturday, march 4, at the university center in chicago. October 23, 2018 by lin kaatz chary leave a comment.
This position would coordinate directly with the national security advisor, the national security council staff nsc, and the leadership and staffs of relevant departments and agencies. Sat, feb 15 cst at league of women voters of illinois. From advancing health care to protecting the environment, voters care about many issues. We heard from speakers on a range of issues from school funding to the impact of the illinois budget impasse on illinois. Issue briefings acl administration for community living. Ssi overruns administration position the recent problems of large overpayments in the supplemental. Later in february we joined with neighboring leagues to hold a debate for candidates for congress and states attorney. Where we stand 202015 is the platform of the league of women voters of illinois. E briefing book for a n e r g y h o m e l a n d s e c u r i t y w h i t e s h o u i n t l l i e c e d e f e n s e f o r e i n p o l i c y new administration recommended policies and practices for addressing the security risks of a changing climate september 14, 2016 the center for climate and security 1025 connecticut ave. For a more indepth analysis of this issue, see the attached chapter from the book chicago is not broke. Gardening basket gardening gloves, shoveltools, watering can, kneeling pad, buginsect spray, plant food, garden fertilizer, potting soil, hose sprayer, pots, seedsbulbs. Briefing is the first step in learning how to outline. The total attendance at the event was 175, with 32 different local leagues represented. Bannon and marijuana featured in white house press briefing 1418.
The 59th biennium lwvil 2019 convention was a weekendlong gathering of lwvil members to discuss key issues and engage in all things league. The conference was held between 20 november 8 december 2006 in. Color of law by richard rothstein dei books discussed during lunch. Followng a career as a professor of educational psychology, she became a state issues specialist focusing on the. Mitchell in in the news, politics, trump administration january 4, 2018 comments off on watch. Use these tools to promote our goals of social and economic justice as well as the health and safety of all americans.
Jul 17, 2015 todays special issue of the daily briefing focuses on workplace issues. This briefing book provides a quick overview of the state of play on some of the most pressing issues that will be addressed at this years first committee. At least 8 local leagues have already hosted local events that include local leaders, chairs of complete count committees, and experts. Board of directors briefing book for march 11, 2016. The groups that have contributed to this book work on many different issues and weapon systems from a variety of perspectives, but they all share one thing in common. An amendment to the illinois constitution is needed to achieve this change.
Hilary denk and siobhan greene, lwvil issue specialists for the the 2020 census, can speak and give ideas for additional speakers. More than 5 delegates gathered with staff, visitors and volunteers for a impactful and funfilled weekend. Aug 27, 2010 a briefing for a new minister will have to explain the background to decisions, often giving long, complex histories of issues in as short a space as possible, before presenting options for. Lc briefing book see also the legislative council web site 20192020 wisconsin legislator briefing book. This document is the biennial summary of the league of women voters of illinoiss positions on issues. In reading this report, youll learn of our successes and progress, and of the many ways we continue to advance in our 16 distinct. The audience was large and the debate respectful and substantive. Impact on issues is an indispensable resource for league members.
League of women voters of the united states impact on. Use these tools to promote our goals of social and economic justice as well as the health and. Important womens issues national womens law center. We heard from speakers on a range of issues from school funding to the impact of the illinois budget impasse on illinois and its residents to protecting illinois against coal tar. Welch is the author of six books, her most recent being after the protests are. But heres how to work through the issues we perpetuate. First committee briefing book 2015 reaching critical will. Acls center for policy and evaluation is developing issue briefings that document how the aging or disability networks and their partners could work to promote community living by addressing each persons unique needs for. Chapter 1 wisconsin s structure of government and law chapter 2 legislative process, resources, and glossary chapter 3 legislative agencies, staff, and organizations chapter 4 administrative rulemaking chapter 5 open meetings law. Issues are defined where activity is anticipated at the state legislative level issues where we have strong member interest and an opportunity for the league to.
Bannon and marijuana featured in white house press. Taken together, these publications and the league principles form the basis for all action taken by illinois leagues on state and national issues. A guide to public policy positions league of women voters on. It is a companion to impact on issues, the program book of the league of women voters of the united states. Apr 12, 2017 five of us attended the lwvil annual issues briefing saturday, march 4, at the university center in chicago. Issues reading for today, new edition smith, lorraine c. First committee briefing book 2014 reaching critical will.
Lwvlflb area board report for 20152016 this year we certainly learned a lot about our action focus areas. Next in the daily briefing amazon seeks to acquire pillpack, and industry stocks are quaking read now. A briefing for a new minister will have to explain the background to decisions, often giving long, complex histories of issues in as short a. This annual daylong event gives local league members an opportunity to learn firsthand what the state league is doing. We were afforded many opportunities during the last year to showcase the value that emsa adds to our students brockport experience. Lwvus bylaws are adopted at our biannual conventions. Committee for the 2017 convention and was the lead organizer for the 2017 issues briefing. Portland state enrollment management and student affairs. The advisory boards firmwide elevate conference wraps up today, so well resume our normal publishing schedule on monday. A nonpartisan political organization dedicated to making democracy work through voter education, issue advocacy, and citizen participation.
Impact on issues has been organized so that taking action is front and center followed by the league principles. The my league online mylo system was developed by the league of women voters of california for use by all leagues to develop their own websites. Dallas county schools will need to be added to teas databases as a school district. Open up internet explorer and click any key such as alt to make toolbar visible. League of women voters newsletter constant contact. A clear understanding of lwvus positions, how they interrelate, and how they can complement and reinforce state, local, and regional interleague organization ilo positions, strengthens the leagues impact on issues at all levels of government. It also outlines recommendations for governments from some of the key civil society groups working on these topics. It is the platform from which all programs, lobbying, and voter education are carried out. Jean pierce is a cochair of the state leagues issues and advocacy committee and serves on the lwvil board of directors. Hilary authored the chapter about the progressive income tax in the locally published book, chicago is not broke funding the city we. In the briefing materials for the 2011 national arts policy roundtable, a, ge global. On may 3, the president briefed local elected officials for. Dallas county schools will now fall under the chapter 39. The brief should distill a case down to its elements, which allows you to immediately understand the principal legal issues at a glance.
Natural resourcesenvironment league of women voters, glen. The role of the arts in a shifting economy september 2729, 2012 the redford center at the sundance resort and preserve, utah. When you are under the pressure of the harsh glare of an aggressive professor, you want to be able to take one look at the brief and know the answer. I do think it will help us all get to know each other better as we share our experiences, knowledge, and ideas. Several of us attended the lwvil issues briefing downtown and learned more about criminal justice. Todays special issue of the daily briefing focuses on workplace issues. Briefing books mar 7, 2016 board of directors briefing book for march 11, 2016 about history staff board of directors board meetings career opportunities public documents. Lwvil, in partnership with the responsible budget coalition, is continuing to advocate for a graduated rate income tax in illinois to replace the current flat income tax. The advisory boards firmwide elevate conference wraps up today, so well resume our normal publishing schedule on monday we selected todays stories from our archives because they are among our most read and cover a wide array of important topics that our readers face in their. Lwvil news that you can use for the month of november.
Mar 26, 2015 2014 redistricting reformfair map amendment updates redistricting report for lwvil issues committee october 17, 2014 paula lawson, issue specialistrepresentatives from the groups that worked on the yes for independent maps campaign have had two meetings to evaluate the redistricting ballot initiative effort and to talk about next steps. We heard from speakers on a range of issues from school funding to the impact of the illinois budget impasse on illinois and its residents to. The league of women voters of illinois issues briefing. March with league of women voters of illinoischi womens march. While the wealthiest americans and corporations have benefited from tax cuts and loopholes for years, programs for women and families have been cut.
This system is a turnkey opensource based website platform that harnesses current technology tools for easy content sharing, syndication, accessibility, and mobile viewing essential to drive. The original documents are located in box 8, folder issues briefing book, oct. The bill amends objective four to state that through the states curriculum, students should be prepared to succeed in a variety of postsecondary activities, including. This briefing book provides a quick overview of the state of play on some of the most pressing issues that will or should be addressed at this years first committee. Four local league members, trish crowley, deb and steve rugg and theresa michelson, attended the annual lwvil issues briefing conference in chicago on 7 february 20. Read more about dupage township democrats monthly meeting. The enrollment management and student affairs briefing book is designed to share our history, vision, mission, values and evidence of our unique contributions to student success and learning at portland state. Then, for quick reference, the lwvus public policy positions in brief summarize the more detailed positions in the sections that follow.
Liz bradner convened an interest group at her home to deal. Natural resourcesenvironment league of women voters. About history staff board of directors board meetings career opportunities public documents rss feed. The original documents are located in box 8, folder issues briefing book, nov. Leagues must consult with the lwvil issues and advocacy committee. The lwvil graduated rate income tax project will educate illinoisians about the issues of a progressive as opposed to a flat tax. Theres no obligation, just the opportunity to converse if you choose. Not all was fun in december, serious work also beckoned. Acls center for policy and evaluation is developing issue briefings that document how the aging or disability networks and their partners could work to promote community living by addressing each persons unique needs for health and longterm services and supports. Where we stand 20172019 is the platform of the league of women voters of illinois.
Briefing book for a recommended policies and practices. Lwvil convention 2019 lwvil league of women voters illinois. This will be the most current update on work locally, statewide. Redistricting reform fair map amendment lwvil issue. Tue, feb 25 cst at richard and gina santori public library. Internet explorer is the preferred browser for inbound architect.
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