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League Observer

The month of May offered some interesting happenings at the meeting of the Dutchess County Legislature. LWVMHR Observer Jane Simkin Smith writes: “Other legislators circulated

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In the News

LWVUS CEO, Celina Stewart, was a witness at a spotlight hearing in the US Senate entitled “Protecting the Future of American Democracy.” The hearing covered

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24 New American Citizens

LWVMHR Members Cindy Bell and Karen Miller were on hand to welcome Ulster County’s newest citizens at the Naturalization Ceremony in Kingston on May 9th.

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Saugerties Regional Meetup

Our last month’s lively meeting included plans for Voter Registration at the Saugerties Library Fair on 5/31 and using the Put Your Vote to Work in

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Woodstock/West Regional

This wonderful group is moving forward with a number of summer and fall activities, including the Woodstock Farmers Market with weekly space donated by the

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Southern Tier

Our group consists of folks from the Southern portions of Ulster and Dutchess Counties, as well as all of Orange County. Anyone is welcome to

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