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Upcoming Birthdays & Anniversaries
Events

Tues., Oct. 14, 2 pm, LWV Sustainability Committee Meeting

Thurs., Oct. 30, 5 pm, Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Town Hall, Beloit Public Library
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Beloit School District Asthma Inhaler Funds

LWV of Beloit is a member of the Stateline Clean Air Coalition.  Currently, the Coalition is supporting the School District of Beloit with fundraising to fully stock their Stock Albuterol Program.  A full stock in all schools will cost $7,000.

The Stock Asthma Medication Program aims to make sure emergency inhalers are available to any student who experiences respiratory distress. 

Those who want to donate to the cause can do so HERE.  Please indicate the donation is for the "Stock Albuterol Program"

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Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Listening Session

The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus will hold a town hall in Beloit on Thursday, Oct. 30, 5:00-7:00 pm at the Beloit Public Library.

Join us to share what policy you think needs to be enacted by the State of Wisconsin as we build a policy agenda for Black Wisconsinites.

You may register for the meeting HERE.

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LWVWI Unite and Rise Commitment 


The United States is in a constitutional crisis. Now is the time to band together to defend our constitution, protect the rule of law, demand the preservation of checks and balances, safeguard the right to vote, and build a democracy where every person and every voice counts.

I commit to:
- Take action by voting and volunteering to ensure our freedom to vote is protected.
- Mobilize in nonviolent efforts to hold government accountable.
- Stay informed about the policies and decisions that affect us all, combat disinformation, and amplify the voices and stories of those most impacted.

To commit to Unite and Rise in the fight for democracy with LWV of Wisconsin, go to this commitment form.

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ACTION: The Beloit League Board approved a letter writing campaign to Governor Evers regarding opening voting to those in jail/prison who have been convicted of felony offenses. There are currently two states (Vermont and Maine) that allow all citizens to vote, no matter what their judicial status may be. In Wisconsin, felons may not vote until they are “off paper”, meaning they have completed all time and all fees/fines that have been ordered by the court and/or probation. This may not be consistent for each person convicted. We are encouraging all our league members, as well as friends and family members, to write to Governor Evers and/or your state representative or senator. See the templates HERE

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The Federal Judiciary Consensus Group met on April 12

Beloit League members discussed the federal judiciary consensus questions and submitted their answers to the National League. The study's purpose included addressing concerns and clarifying judicial accountability, transparency, independence, and ethics.  The scope addresses the Supreme Court as well as the other Article III federal courts.

 


Registration and Ballot Information

  
Candidate and voter information

LWV Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy 

Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be accepted within the League, including but not limited to race, socio-economic status, age, ability status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, or marital status. The League is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. The League is an organization that respects and values the richness of our community and our members. The collective sum of our individual differences and life experiences represents not only our culture, but our reputation and the organization's mission and achievements as well.

Updated by LWVUS Board 1/21/2024

Land Acknowledgement and Commitment for LWV Beloit
 
The members of League of Women Voters of Beloit gratefully acknowledge the Ho-Chunk Nation, the People of the Big Voice, and the Potawatomi Nation, the Keeper of the Fire, on whose ancestral homelands we gather, as well as the diverse Native peoples who make their home here today. We are thankful and appreciative of the traditional stewardship of the land and waters and commit to continue to educate our members and our communities in caring for our environment. In a shared collaborative future, we will continue our mission to educate and empower voters, defend democracy and advocate in other cultural and shared visions.