Red River Valley Voter Back Issues

This issue reports on a school budget shortfall, new sports facilities, and library planning. It introduces DNet, later known as VOTE411, and features former LWVND President Genevieve Durben.

This issue reports on support for a state human rights commission, a study of election laws, and the League’s position favoring direct election of the president. Local government reports cover housing inspections, downtown planning, and school budget pressures. It also highlights cooperation between area superintendents and features Kathie Kvalvog and Diane Meyer.

This issue announces the start of the League’s local study of city boards and commissions. Local government reports cover zoning and annexation, sewer financing, flood response, school and library budgets, and changes in school board election timing. It also highlights Minnesota legislative updates and explains the Fargo School Board’s policy governance model.

This issue recognizes the League of Women Voters United States’ 82nd anniversary and outlines plans for National Convention participation, monthly meetings, the Women in Action conference, and the Annual Freedom Lecture. Local government reports cover Fargo City Commission appointments, school facility planning, and findings from the League’s study of appointed boards and commissions. It features member Carla Hartje.

This issue reports on League-sponsored candidate forums during the 2002 election cycle, voter training, and trade with Cuba. It reprints a letter to the President on the United Nations. Local government reports include a library board fiscal review and school board adoption of guiding principles.

This issue reports LWVRRV positions on local boards and commissions and school sizes. It covers Dome committee appointments, ordinance review, and school facility discussions. It also reprints an LWVUS lobbying request on affordable housing and discusses the Patriot Act’s impact on libraries.

This issue reports adoption of an LWVRRV position on local boards and commissions and sponsorship of an educational session on Presidential Preference caucuses. It also notes LWVUS partnership with the United Nations Foundation on “The People Speak,” collaboration with WWE on voter outreach, and a call for presidential candidates to fix public financing.

This issue reports LWVUS action at the 46th Biennial National Convention, including adoption of the national program agenda and debate on civil liberties, campaign finance, and voting systems. It also launches a local study on fees charged to public school students and their impact on families.

This issue continues the LWVRRV study of fees and costs charged to public school students and their impact on families. It reprints an LWVUS letter to the U.S. Senate opposing efforts to weaken the Clean Air Act and reports on the State Convention.

This issue reports LWVUS launch of a public education program to safeguard U.S. democracy and initiatives to improve U.S. election workforce performance. It also profiles Mary Tintes and Carol Sawicki.

This issue reports an LWVUS alliance with the Overseas Vote Foundation to support overseas and military voters and reprints an LWVUS letter urging Representatives to pass the Meehan–Shays presidential public financing legislation.

This issue reports a League study and upcoming consensus process on voter turnout and voter involvement. It also reprints an LWVUS letter to Senator Patrick Leahy supporting the OPEN Government Act of 2007.

This issue reports an LWVMN consensus proposal on judicial selection in Minnesota and a League consensus meeting on immigration. It includes redistricting coverage and notes LWVRRV comments on election site changes.

This issue reports an Otto Bremer Foundation grant to LWVRRV for strategic planning and announces the Annual Freedom Lecture and collaborative candidate forums. It provides a notice of League committees and includes a profile of Phyllis Emmel.

This issue reports League interviews with Minnesota legislators and advocacy at WE Rise on state legislative issues. It documents a League discussion group on homelessness and its impact on children.

This issue reports LWVRRV advocacy meetings with Minnesota congressional staff and outlines LWVUS positions on reproductive choice and health care reform, including a statement on U.S. House passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act. It also profiles Barb Headrick, Alice Hauan, and Portia Danielson.

This issue reports LWVRRV participation in naturalization ceremonies, including congratulating new citizens, and reprints LWVUS remarks at a DISCLOSE Act Coalition press event. It also notes League meetings and organizational updates.

This issue provides LWVUS updates on voter ID and redistricting and reprints a letter to the U.S. Senate opposing termination of the Election Assistance Commission. It also lists local League meetings and program topics.

This issue reports LWVUS actions: a statement on Supreme Court review of the Voting Rights Act and a letter to Congress on federal taxes and the budget. It notes North Dakota elected its first woman to the U.S. Senate, Heidi Heitkamp. It also profiles members Frank Kratky and Ashley Ladbury.

This issue marks the League’s 80th anniversary and welcomes new Board members. Local government reports cover cell tower placement, flood damage, airport improvements, and school staffing. It also highlights members Colleen Herman and Sherbanoo Aziz.

This issue includes the League’s nonpartisan policy and a member letter on the Electoral College. Local government reports cover zoning, school closures tied to budget shortfalls, and concerns about equal opportunity for minorities. It also features Barbara Headrick.

The issue reflects on the September 11 attacks and the League’s work to protect democratic institutions and civil liberties, including its study of area boards and commissions. Local government reports cover municipal growth, special assessments, election administration, and school board governance. It also notes national recognition from LWVUS for Suzanne Dobbins and features Helen Rudie.

This issue begins building consensus on an LWVRRV position on local boards and commissions. It reports an investigation by the human rights commission and school board studies on facilities, busing, and health services, and discusses cancer legislation and election reform in North Dakota. It also profiles Janet Van Amburg.

This issue reports an LWVRRV consensus position on appointed boards and commissions. It also includes local government reports on school facilities discussions and assessment reports.

This issue reports an LWVRRV position led to changes to the Fargo website and notes LWVND and LWVMN feedback on Help America Vote Act implementation. It includes local government reports on school board approval of a long-range facilities plan and profiles Peggy Jensen and Nicole Bergeron.

This issue reports LWVRRV participation in the naturalization of new citizens and local government updates on a decision to build a new middle school and facilities planning. It also notes LWVUS election education work in Malawi and an article on the Internet’s role in shaping voter decisions.

This issue reports formation of the Lakes Area League of Women Voters under LWVMN and publication of a Voters Guide for the 2004 election. It also includes a memorial tribute to Carolyn Bowe.

This issue reports LWVRRV participation in Women’s Equality Day and reprints the LWVUS report Next Steps on Election Reform on implementation of the Help America Vote Act of 2002. It also profiles Mildred (Millie) Jenkins Treumann.

This issue announces the 11th Annual James E. Leahy Freedom Lecture, “Inside the Supreme Court,” at Concordia College and reports LWVUS 2006 advocacy priorities and a coalition call for Congressional ethics investigations into lobbying scandals.

This issue reprints an LWVUS statement on U.S. House passage of the Federal Election Integrity Act. It also documents League voter engagement efforts, including candidate forums and promotion of absentee and early voting.

This issue publishes an LWVUS immigration brief and profiles Jessica Clark and Barbara Headrick.

This issue reports local government flood planning updates and announces a Women’s Pay Equality Day event. It also documents a League consensus meeting on judicial selection in Minnesota.

This issue reports a Minnesota immigration study and a child care issues forum. It also documents strategic planning efforts for LWVRRV.

This issue reports League legislative advocacy related to child care and the annual meeting featuring Dr. Deb White. It covers the Cass 23 case involving Indian guest workers and local government reports on flood insurance, flood maps, and flood protection. It also highlights an LWVUS immigration study and a profile of Frank Kratky.

This issue provides a membership update and coverage of League history. It publishes the annual meeting notice, budget, and nominating committee report.

This issue includes discussion of the Senate filibuster and opposition to Minnesota’s voter ID law. It announces WE Rise, a women’s lobbying day at the state capitol, and notes that Cass County legislative forums will not be held during the session. It also reprints an LWVUS notice on the Clean Air Act.

This issue includes a president’s letter opposing voter ID requirements and discussion of rental discrimination, the political gender gap, and political polarization. It reports an ongoing study of homelessness.

This issue covers local government discussions on dance halls, downtown development, and school district planning. It also highlights the first student chapter at Concordia College, voter education, changes to low income children’s health insurance coverage, and member Janel Sandvig.

This issue details adoption of a study of local boards and commissions and examines local government issues, including inner city revitalization, school board budget shortfalls, and elections. It features reports on wind energy, the United Nations, the North Dakota Human Rights Division, and a profile of member Katherine Rogne.

This issue reports on the League’s study of local boards and commissions, property tax exemptions, and LWVMN’s plans for interviews with local legislators and a study of immigration’s impact. It includes local government reports on park and recreation priority planning and highlights a presentation on Islam and the first Powwow held locally in three years.

This issue announces the League’s adopted position on appointed boards and commissions, calling for open appointment processes, diverse membership, and stronger board effectiveness. The report was filed in Fargo and Moorhead. Local government reports cover zoning and potential annexation conflicts between Fargo and West Fargo and long range school planning and facility policies.

This issue reports LWV of North Dakota adoption of a position on campaign finance reform and LWVRRV advocacy for its position on appointed boards and commissions. It also includes local government reports on long-range planning and legislative updates.

This issue reports LWVRRV’s New Americans’ Day educating new citizens about civic institutions. It covers local government approval of new school and facility plans. It also reprints an LWVUS lobbying request to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and includes history on noncitizen voting rights.

This issue provides information on North Dakota constitutional and statutory qualifications for judicial office. It also reprints an LWVUS letter to the U.S. Senate supporting the SAFE Act (Security and Freedom Ensured Act of 2003) and notes LWVUS co-sponsorship of the March for Women’s Lives.

This issue reports an LWVRRV consensus meeting on alternative election systems and local government reports on Fargo School Board school configuration planning.

This issue marks Women’s Equality Day and includes a historical overview of the women’s suffrage movement. It also profiles Cheryl Bergian, Alberta Dobry, and Sherri Seeba.

This issue reports LWVUS DC Voting Rights Educational Outreach and partnership with the United Nations Foundation on The People Speak 2006 forums. It also outlines LWVUS support for creating an Office of Public Integrity as part of federal lobbying reform legislation.

This issue announces legislative forums and reports continued LWVND support for the Equal Rights Amendment. It documents an immigration consensus meeting and reprints an LWVUS statement on the first female Speaker of the U.S. House.

This issue reports a League study and consensus process on immigration. It includes local government reports on one-way street planning. It also profiles Patti Kratky and Alice Hauan.

This issue reports LWVUS Board adoption of a national immigration position. It provides information on local ballot measures, including the Cass County half-cent sales tax, a Fargo Home Rule Charter amendment on initiated and referred measures, and a smoking measure.

This issue reports the League’s Early Voting Project and Observer coverage of the 2008 Minnesota Senate recount and early voting practices in Cass and Clay counties. It also highlights League participation in a child care coalition.

This issue covers redistricting reform and reports LWVUS urging Congress and the President to continue support for a public option in health care. It also highlights the League Census Leadership Project, a national initiative to promote full participation in the U.S. Census through public education and outreach.

This issue announces a Lunch with Leaders event featuring U.S. Senate candidate Heidi Heitkamp and League sponsorship of an initiated constitutional amendment to create an independent legislative redistricting commission in North Dakota.

This issue reports that a League-sponsored constitutional amendment to create an independent legislative redistricting commission in North Dakota failed. It also notes the launch of an LWVUS Clean Air Act campaign.

This issue announces a League study of government transparency and reprints an LWVUS statement on Senate refusal to debate the DISCLOSE Act. It summarizes Minnesota’s proposed voter ID amendment and describes National Voter Registration Day activities.