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  • Recommendations to Ensure Voting in Missouri amid the Corona-19 Crisis As part of Missouri’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, the state legislature should vote this week to use up to $20 million in federal funding to prepare for a significant increase in early voting. The League of Women Voters is part of a coalition calling…

  • Election Date Changed from April 7 to June 2

    Date of the April 7 Election Changed to June 2 Missouri’s municipal elections have been pushed back from April 7 to June 2 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline to request an absentee ballot from your local election authority is May 20. Here is the statement from Governor Parson and Secretary of State…

  • Two Centennial Events!

    TWO CENTENNIAL EVENTS! History of Women at the University of Missouri Wednesday, March 11, 2020 7:00 p.m. (6:30 p.m. refreshments) Columbia Public Library Friends Room Guest speaker: Mary Beth Brown Ph.D. Candidate in History, MU   Mary Beth Brown will present a historic look at the road to inclusion in higher education for women at…

  • Fair Maps

    People Powered Fair Maps Monday, March 2, 2020 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Columbia Public Library Everyone wants fairness in elections. People Powered Fair MapsTM is a national program of the League of Women Voters focused on creating fair political maps nationwide with the expectation to engage residents in creating awareness about redistricting, its importance, and…

  • Three Events this week!

    Three LWV Events this week! February 11 – Tuesday -12:00 noon – Columbia Public Library “How Local Elections Affect Your Daily Life” Guest speakers: Barbara Hoppe, former Columbia Council Member Janet Thompson, Boone County Commissioner And sign our valentine to elected officials while you are there. February 13 – Thursday – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.…