Welcome Susan d. Garvey!

We are delighted to announce the newest member of the LWVMA staff: Susan d. Garvey, Director of Development. Read more.

LWVMA Council

Please save the date for the 2022 LWVMA Council to be held on Saturday, June 11 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Read more.

Watch “Barriers to Regional Decarbonization”

The LWVMA Environmental Action and Advocacy Committee hosted a webinar on barriers to regional decarbonization on March 23. Regional cooperation is essential to meeting our clean energy goals. Read more.

Be In Control: Moderator Training April 14, 7 p.m.

Please join us Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m. for a Zoom session on moderating candidate forums with a seasoned moderator, Jo-Ann Berry of LWV Acton Area. Read more.

Common Start Rally April 9

The Common Start Coalition has scheduled a rally on the Boston Common on Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to show widespread support for bill H.605/S.462. Read more.

Advocacy 101

Learn how your League can take action at the local, state and national levels on issues that matter to you with "Advocacy 101 for Local Leagues" on April 26 at 7 p.m. Read more.

Let's Keep Remote Access to Meetings

For the last two years, we’ve been able to participate remotely in Select Board and school committee meetings, legislative hearings, and more. The emergency requirement for all meetings subject to the Open Meetings law to offer remote access expires July 15.  Read more.

Act Now to Advance Two Housing Bills

H.4505, the Housing Opportunity and Mobility Through Eviction Sealing (HOMES) Act, and S.874/H.1436, An Act promoting housing stability and homelessness prevention in Massachusetts, need your help to advance in the legislature! Read more.

Wanted: Transportation Specialist

Are you concerned with transportation issues in Massachusetts? LWVMA needs a new transportation specialist to keep tabs on legislation in this key area.  Read more.

Be a Bill Booster: Legislative Envoy Program

The Legislative Envoy program is an opportunity to learn about the legislative process and League-supported bills, and get to know your own legislators and their staff. Read more.

Massachusetts Legislation Update

Many of our bills were voted favorably out of a joint committee. See the full list here. Others received extensions giving the committee more time to act. Those that have been sent to study, meaning there will be no further action on them this session, will be listed separately on the League website.  

School Civics Celebration Project

Are you planning a School Civics Celebration Project in your town or city? Would you like more information on how to get started? Click here for the toolkit.

MA Civics Learning Week—Engaging Students

To learn more about strategies for greater impact in outreach to youth, LWVMA hosted a session with the Boston Public Schools and the Chelmsford Public Schools during Massachusetts Civics Learning Week in early March. Read more.

Count the Ways Your League Matters

We need volunteers to collect data on your League’s activities. Numbers matter and by collecting data on a state-wide basis, we will be able to measure our collective League impact. This, in turn, will help bring in new members and leaders, do more effective fundraising, and ultimately sustain the League throughout Massachusetts. Read more.

LWVMA Website Resource Highlights

Nonpartisan Policy: Is it time to update your local League policy? Here is the LWVMA Nonpartisan policy.

Coalitions: Your League probably amplifies its effectiveness by working with coalitions. See our state League policy to help you navigate these important partnerships.

Register for the Hybrid National Convention June 23-26

Registration and hotel reservations for the 2022 LWVUS Convention are now open. Convention will take place June 23 – June 26 in Denver and online. Find your number of delegates here. Find more info and register here. Stay tuned for details about in-person, Massachusetts-specific gatherings in Denver!