The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Primaries - June 24, 2008
Early Voting June 10th

National, state & local voting information compiled and presented, by state, on a special portion of LWVUS website: www.vote411.org

Sunshine Award: The Utah Society of Professional Journalists recently honored Utah League Executive Director Sandy Peck for representing the public at the Utah Legislature, and for illuminating the governmental process by her low-key, factual approach to lobbying.

	IMMIGRATION ISSUES: Become informed about this most important issue facing the country and our state. The League recently helped sponsor a series of events and films on the issue of immigration in the United States. Many of these important films are still available from the Salt Lake Main Public Library. The new national league position is available in the Spring State Voter on pg#14.
	ELECTION 2008: Find out who's running for state and national offices.
	EDUCATION ISSUES: Read about the failed voucher campaign, and more.
	AIR AND WATER ISSUES: The Utah League is working to better understand our role in ensuring a future of clean air and water.
	REPORTERS SHIELD LAW: The Utah Supreme Court has upheld a reporters' shield rule. League co-presidents Nancy Melling and Alice Steiner sent a letter to the high court in support of the rule. Learn more about the rule, read news articles and read the League letter.
	ENERGY REPORT: A year ago Global Warming was an abstract concept to which most people paid little attention. Today, it is widely perceived as a problem that threatens our way of life. This report from 2007 undertakes to summarize a complex body of knowledge in process of rapid evolution.
	NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE: An issue for the electorate. Our Salt Lake League is studying the issue in April unit meetings. Learn more about what's happening nationally.
	NEW FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LAWS: Did you know that all candidates — not just those who are opposed — must file campaign financial disclosure reports? And did you know that the filing deadline has been moved up? Read more about Senate Bill 21.