May, 2025

The Voter
NOW ONLINE

Read this latest edition of the LWVAL newsletter for the current news and events described below.

IN THIS ISSUE….

IMPORTANT SAVE THE DATES

• May 19 - Voter Services Skills Training - Disability Voting Rights & Introduction to Running for Office
• May 7-8 - AAPD/RevUp Medicaid Vigil/Online
• May 13 - HIVE Legislative Review/Online
• Immigrant Justice Events Scheduled - May 20 in Huntsville, June 1 in Tuscaloosa
• May 14 - National Voting Rights Day Webinar - Data Driven Democracy - Reaching Voters with Digital Tools
• May 7 - STAR ID Deadline
• May 10 - Plug In! Climate Advocate Workshop/Huntsville

• LWVAL Convention - Public Education Panel - May 31, Auburn Alabama

• Voter Services Education - April 2025 NCC Program - Future of BIrthright Citizenship

Read The Voter, May, 2025

League of Women Voters of Alabama

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Actions for Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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And THANK YOU Action-Takers!
TOGETHER Our Voices Are Making a DIFFERENCE!

INCLUDED TODAY

• ** Reason to Celebrate ** Alabama Maternal Health Care Act PASSES
• Oppose SB53 - Harboring Illegal Alien Bill
• Oppose HB67, HB244, HB479-Substitute
        * HB 67 - Prohibit Drag Shows in Libraries
        * HB244 - Don't Say Gay
        * HB479-Substitute - Changes to Voter Roll Maintenance Laws & Process

League of Women Voters of Alabama

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Actions for Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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TOGETHER Our Voices Are Making a DIFFERENCE!

INCLUDED TODAY

• OPPOSE HB 479 - Changes to Voter Roll Maintenance Laws and Process

• SUPPORT SB 156 - Second Chance Act Bill

• SUPPORT HB 176 - Tax Exemption for Optical Aids

• OPPOSE SB 330 - State Takeover of Local/Municipal Water Works Boards

• Reminder - Opportunities to Be Informed
        *Alabama Arise - Economic Policy Institute Unions 101 Webinar
        *LWV - Alaska, Colorado and Maine - The Future of Journalism and Democracy in the Digital Age

League of Women Voters of Alabama

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Actions for Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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TOGETHER Our Voices Are Making a DIFFERENCE!

INCLUDED TODAY

• OPPOSE SB 277 - Force Abstinence-only Sex Education in Alabama Classrooms

• Oppose HB 477 - Allowing a "nonprofit agricultural organization” to offer unregulated health plans to its members in Alabama (a.k.a. Junk Health Plans)

• Support SB 191 - Post Partum Depression Screening and Treatment

• Caution/Watch HB 479 - Change of Voter Roll Maintenance Laws

• Extra Credit - Opportunities to Be Informed
        * Alabama Arise - Economic Policy Institute Unions 101 Webinar
        * LWV - Alaska, Colorado and Maine - The Future of Journalism and Democracy in the Digital Age

League of Women Voters of Alabama

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Actions for Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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And THANK YOU Action-Takers!
TOGETHER Our Voices Are Making a DIFFERENCE!

INCLUDED TODAY

• A Moment to Celebrate! SB102 Gets Through Both Chambers

• Support HB 97 - Absentee Ballot Affidavit Curing Bill

• Support SB 22 - Alabama Jobs Act Incentives Recapture for Companies Found Guilty of Child Labor Violations or Human Trafficking

• Support SB 191 - Alabama Post Partum Depression Screening and Treatment

• Oppose SB 245 and SB 246
        * SB245: Cross-checking Medicaid Eligibility
        * SB246: Prohibit DHR from Granting Categorical Eligibility for SNAP Benefits

League of Women Voters of Alabama

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Actions for Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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And THANK YOU Action-Takers!
TOGETHER Our Voices Are Making a DIFFERENCE!

INCLUDED TODAY

• OPPOSE HB 479 - Identification of Registered Voters

• Support HB 322 - Tax Postpartum Depression Screening and Treatment

• Support HB 138 - Alabama Women's Childbirth Alternatives, Resources, and Education (CARE) Act

• Support HB 87 - Midwifery Care in Alabama

Other Happenings This Week

• TODAY - Tue Apr 8 - Alabama Rivers Alliance Lobby Day
• Wed Apr 9 - ACLU Virtual Mid-Session Update

April, 2025

The Voter
NOW ONLINE

The League Lifts a Cup to -


We are NOT backing off our
commitment to DIVERSITY!

Read this latest edition of the LWVAL newsletter for the current news and events described below.

IN THIS ISSUE….

For Saturday April 5
'Hands Off' Mass Mobilization

IMPORTANT SAVE THE DATES

• April 7 - Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform Webinar - Alabama Constitution's Impact on Taxes & Spending

• April 12 - Alabama Equality Town Hall
• April 21 - Voter Services Skills Training - AL Voting Laws, AL Administrative Code; Candidate Forums, County Municipal Info
• May 19 - Voter Services Skills Training - Disability Voting Rights, Federal Protections; Introduction to Running for Office

• LWVAL - Alabama Rivers Alliance Group of the Year
• Nominations - LWVAL Transparency Award
• ACLU-Alabama Won Abortion Care Lawsuit
• Vote411 to Cover 50+ Cities Across Alabama
• Mailchimp Mystery Solved

• April 4 Commemoration of Dr King's Assassination
• National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
• March 24 - Democracy at Risk:
• Reactions to Voter Decline Globally
• March 4 - Light for Democracy Event

Read The Voter, April, 2025

League of Women Voters of Alabama

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Actions for Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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to find out how you can take action.

And THANK YOU Action-Takers!
TOGETHER Our Voices Are Making a DIFFERENCE!

INCLUDED TODAY

• Hair On Fire Alert - The SAVE Act - It is Bad. Bad. Bad. Bad.

• Support HB 152 - Tax exemption for purchases of certain baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, and menstrual hygiene products

• Support HB 177 - Medicaid; Requiring Employer-provided insurance as primary payor of eligible child's health care

• Oppose SB 84 and HB 477 - Allowing a "nonprofit agricultural organization” to offer unregulated health plans to its members in Alabama.

League of Women Voters of Alabama

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Actions for Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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And THANK YOU Action-Takers!
TOGETHER Our Voices Are Making a DIFFERENCE!

Our Legislators are on Spring Break.
WE Have Too Much at Stake to Take a Break!
But we will take a break of sorts with a
pivot from Local Action to Federal Action.

INCLUDED TODAY

• Save Act Still Threatening

• TODAY Center for American Progress SAVE Virtual Program 2 pm

• Alabama Voting Rights Coalition LOBBY DAY April 1

• Voting Bills We Are Still Watching

• TODAY Virtual Digital Threats Program 5 pm

• Contact U.S. House Representatives

• Contact State Level Representatives

** MEMBERS AND FRIENDS **

Join This Important Event 
in Montgomery Alabama
 
1-3 pm Sunday March 23, 2025

Virtually or in Person

This Side of the Bridge

MARCH TO THE CAPITOL

1965-2025
 

This Side of the Bridge: March to the Capitol will mark the powerful conclusion of the 60th Anniversary Commemoration of the Selma to Montgomery March, bringing together participants from around the world to retrace the historic final leg of the journey that helped shape American democracy.

Taking place on March 23, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, this event will begin at the City of St. Jude Catholic Parish, where thousands of marchers gathered in 1965 before making their final push to the steps of the Alabama State Capitol. In a tribute to the courage and determination of those who marched for voting rights six decades ago, modern-day participants will walk the same path, reaffirming their commitment to justice and equality.
 
At the Capitol, a powerful program of speakers and performers will honor the legacy of the movement while addressing the ongoing challenges of voting rights and civil justice today. Featuring activists, historians, and community leaders, the event will serve as a platform for reflection, inspiration, and action.

IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND IN PERSON - 
YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THE MARCH VIRTUALLY

For the first time in history, participants will also have the opportunity to experience the march virtually through Montgomery’s groundbreaking Metaverse Project. This innovative digital recreation allows people across the globe to engage with the event in a fully immersive format, walking the historic trail, witnessing pivotal moments, and learning about key figures who shaped the civil rights movement.

In-Person Marchers 
Meet at City of St. Jude Catholic Church, West Fairview Avenue, Montgomery, AL, USA, 36108

Click for Map of Starting Point.

Virtual Participants
Virtual participants will receive a link on the morning of March 23 to create their avatar, allowing them to fully engage in this historic experience from anywhere in the world.


In-Person League of Women Voters Marchers
Look for our state LWV President Kathy Jones. She will have commemorative 60th anniversary Selma t-shirts available for in-person LWV marchers.

Register to Attend in Person OR Virtually  

Following the march, attendees will gather at the MGM Pop-Up Park on Lower Dexter Avenue for Sunday Funday, a celebratory event featuring music, food, and community fellowship.

More Info - THIS SIDE OF THE BRIDGE

League of Women Voters of Alabama

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Actions for Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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TOGETHER Our Voices Are Making a DIFFERENCE!

• Support HB 322 -There is a Vote TODAY, 3/18/25! Postpartum Depression Screenings

• Two Actions to Oppose the Federal SAVE Act Safeguard American Voter Act

• Oppose Efforts to Take Away Section 504 - An Egregious Assault on the Disabled Community

• Support HB 386 - There is a Vote TODAY, 3/18/25! Reduce Sales Tax on Food

League of Women Voters of Alabama

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Actions for Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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