League in the News

01.17.12

Macon.com and The Telegraph

Campaign financial reform suggested to tear down political barriers created by substantial campaign war chests.

http://www.macon.com/2012/01/17/1866050/legislators-find-ways-to-fill.html#storylink=cpyMacon.com - 1/17/12

01.14.12

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Calls for gift caps to state officials and strengthened ethics laws stretch across party lines.

http://www.ajc.com/opinion/ethics-legislation-limit-dollar-1302608.html

01.13.12

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Ethics reform can help remedy the public's general lack of trust in government officials.

http://blogs.ajc.com/kyle-wingfield/2012/01/13/2012-legislature-to-restore-public-trust-pass-ethics-reform/

09.21.11

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Consumer groups oppose waivers on health insurer rule.

http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/consumer-groups-oppose-waiver-1185478.html

08.24.11

GRA Article in Creative Loafing

Squabbling over party lines is all that can be seen during redistricting.

http://clatl.com/atlanta/georgias-redistricting-process-needs-independent-oversight/Content?oid=3890894

08.22.11

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Public opinion does not seem to have had influence on redistricting maps.

http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/gop-redistricting-plan-would-1131416.html

08.14.11

Atlanta Journal Constitution

The effects of redistricting on lawmakers and the voters.

http://www.ajc.com/news/lawmakers-draw-new-maps-1107715.html

08.12.11

Atlanta Journal Constitution

New maps result in big changes for many Congressional Representatives.

http://www.ajc.com/news/maps-released-as-lawmakers-1102673.html

08.09.11

Georgia Politico

The League takes part in a redistricting workshop to help educate voters on the process.

http://gapolitico.com/en/2011/08/09/join-ga-wand-at-central-presbyterian-on-august-17th-redistricting-workshop/

08.08.11

East Cobber

The Georgia Redistricting Alliance hosts a Map Fair at the Georgia state capitol.

http://www.eastcobber.com/map-fair-open-to-citizens-community-participants‏/

5.22.11

The Albany Journal

Georgia Redistricting Alliance educates Albany-area citizens about redistricting at community event. Having the knowledge gives you the power!

http://thealbanyjournal.com/2011/05/georgia-redistricting-alliance-announces-redistricting-the-community-event-in-albany/

5.18.11

The Georgia Public Broadcasting

Redistricting should represent the people’s interests and not party interests. Lawmakers are using their political power to affect redistricting and the League of Women Voters argues that impartial redistricting is the goal.

http://www.gpb.org/news/2011/05/18/watchdogs-warn-of-gerrymandering

5.17.11

The Augusta Chronicle

As the redistricting process comes under way, there is much concern about integrity of the current process.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2011-05-17/dozens-discuss-new-boundaries

5.16.11

Athens Banner-Herald

The League of Women Voters of Georgia are urging citizens to come together and voice their opinions to state legislatures about redistricting.

http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/051611/new_829788609.shtml

5.15.11

The Augusta Chronicle

Large population shifts in the Augusta area have many concerned about the current behind closed doors redistricting process.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2011-05-15/public-hearing-set-redistricting-changes

5.3.11

Rockdale News

Redistricting should represent the people’s interests and not party interests. Rockdale County citizens weigh in at League of Women Voters Redistricting forum.

http://www.rockdalenews.com/section/1/article/6395/

4.15.11

The GPB News

The redistricting process is no longer being overseen by the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government and this brings concerns about transparency in government.

http://www.gpb.org/news/2011/04/15/lawmakers-return-this-summer

2.7.11

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Creation of a new committee to draw districts ensue concerns of party favoritism.

http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/democrats-warn-republicans-on-830690.html

1.31.11

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Bill would shorten early voting period.

http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/bill-would-shorten-early-822787.html

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