Current Studies:

At the 60th Biennial Convention of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, the delegates  adopted a two-year study of Election Administration. League studies expand our knowledge of the complex issues in today's world and inform both our positions and our legislative activity.

The following links provide useful information on the issues involved with Election Administration:

 LWVWI 2007-2009 Election Administration Study Scope

• From the Brennan Center for Justice: An Agenda for Election Reform (March 2007)
• From the Brennan Center for Justice: Using Databases to Keep Eligible Voters off the Rolls
• From the Brennan Center for Justice: Database Matching and Verification, Wisconsin State Summary (November 2005)
  
• From the LWV of Minnesota:  Alternative Voting Systems (2004)
  
• From the New York Times: The Election is in the Mail (December 6, 2006)  
• Kevin Kennedy:  State Elections Board Report to the Government Accountability Board (August 23, 2007)
  

In addition to the formal study for the 2007-2009 biennium, the League will increase efforts to educate members and the public about health care. As changes to Wisconsin's health care system are discussed in the Legislature and implemented in our communities, the League will be a strong voice advocating for health care services that are affordable and accessible to all.
Read the League's press release on the Senate Health Care proposal
Read the League's position statement on Health Care

Issue Forums

Throughout the 2007-2009 biennium, local Leagues around the state will host community forums on all aspects of money in politics, including campaign financing, government ethics, competitive elections, an independent judiciary, media and citizen participation and more. Mark your calendars and check back frequently for details!

Past studies:

Past study materials are available from the state League office.

•  Education (2003-2005)
• Civil Liberties (2003-2004)
•  Private Prisons (2000-2002) 

Local Studies:
While local Leagues contribute to state studies with input, research and activities in their own communities, they also conduct their own studies on the issues closest to home. Here's what a few Leagues are working on in 2007-2008:

• LWV Appleton Continuing study of mental health
• LWV Ashland/Bayfield Counties Sustainable recycling practices and biomass energy
• LWV Beloit Education of English Language Learners
• LWV Greater Green Bay Local immigration and illegal aliens
• LWV Janesville Rock County criminal justice system
• LWV La Crosse Area Continuing study of dental health care
• LWV Manitowoc County Feasibility of the Manitowoc County Court drug treatment program
• LWV Milwaukee County Predatory lending (extension of a study on convenient lending)
• LWV Oshkosh Area Sustainable community; parks and recreation; community revitalization; Winnebago County Jail telephone fees
• LWV Ripon Area Local sustainability
• LWV Wisconsin Rapids Area Social, economic and environmental impact of a coal fired power plant on the community