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The League of Women Voters is dedicated to helping create a broader and more informed electorate in the United States, Kentucky, and Louisville.  If you are interested being more involved in government, in making a difference in the quality of life in our community, please join us. Below are current issues and events in which you may be interested.

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Clean Judicial Elections Bill

The LWV Louisville is working with a coalition to pass clean judicial election legislation in the upcoming legislative session. If you would like to help with this project, please email info@lwvlouisville.org or call 895-5218

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Priority issues that the Louisville League is currently studying in 2011-2012 are

• The Role of the Federal Government in Education including Common Core Standards, Equity, and Financing (A national study with all US Leagues)

• Equity in Alternative Schools in Jefferson County Public Schools

• Civics Education in Kentucky ( a study involving all the Kentucky Leagues

The League takes action on the positions it has studies via advocacy and education.  Priority Action issues include

• Advocacy with the public and the legislature for clean energy and energy efficiency

• Monitoring with an eye to advocacy regarding Campaign Financing, the effects of money in elections

• Protection and expansion of voting by all American citizens