Our April Unit meetings hosted the LWVSWMO Education committee, who gave an update about the current state of education in Missouri, what’s at stake during this legislative session, and the current attacks on public education. You can find the presentation below: April 2026 Threats to Public Education
Opinion: Transparency and fairness are key to election Integrity
The Co-Presidents of the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri have published an opinion piece responding to Denny Hoskins’ February 15th piece in the Springfield News-Leader. The piece outlines that transparency and fairness are key elements to election integrity and calls on our elected officials to uphold those values while serving in office. Read it in the Springfield News-Leader: …
Letter to the Editor: Voters should have the final say on redistricting
The Co-Presidents of the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri have published an opinion piece calling on Missouri voters to pay close attention to the gerrymandered map rushed through the Missouri Legislature in September. This map undermines fair representation and threatens the power of voters across our state. Read it in the Springfield Daily Citizen: Letter: Missouri voters should be …