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Title Slide for Book Banning: Needed or Noxious
News

On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, the Oak Hammock Committee Meeting hosted Paul Lightcap, Sr.

Cottage on lake
Event Date: 
Apr 26 2023 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm
Event location: 

On Zoom

 

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Action Alerts

Our Legislative Specialists for the Environment and Climate have identified two bills as the most likely to have an impact if passed. Please write to co-chairs of the Environment Committee, Senator Lopes and Representative Gresko in support of SB1145 and HJ37. The committee must release its Joint Favorable report on any bills they want to be considered by the full house and senate by March 27th, so we must act quickly to let them know we want these bills moved forward.

Living Room Conversations Logo
Event Date: 
Apr 10 2023 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Affordable Housing" through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library,

Prairie State Energy Pollution
Event Date: 
Mar 14 2023 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Batavia City Hall

The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole (the full Council) will host a "free-form" discussion about pollution at the Prairie State Energy Campus on March 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  The City Cou

Group of protestors with People over Politics signs
News

We are calling your attention to a new rule established by the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) rule that went into effect on March 1st. This rule drastically limits the use of the Florida Capitol building and grounds for citizens and various groups by requiring events hosted by citizens and groups to be in agreement with a state agency’s mission.

Image of springs with bird in foreground. Text overlay "Natural Resources Committee Meeting"
News

On February 22, 2023, Alachua County Commissioner Anna Prizzia spoke with the LWV of Alachua County Natural Resources Committee about how the increased surtax to support Wild Spaces & Public Places will be distributed; more generally on the preservation of environmental and agricultural lands in the county; and on the importance of local agriculture and the infrastructure to support it. A recording of the meeting is now available.

Education Committee

 

Vote, united in education!

The Education Committee is dedicated to fueling our community with the intelligence we need through education, by anyone who’d like to join a team of loving souls with the integrity to protect, promote and prosper our community through servant leadership. 

Embracing the Political Divide Committee

Embracing the Divide Committee Pilot Monthly Meeting (In Person & Maybe Hybrid)

Lobby Days March 7-8 Tallahassee text on a Purple background with a Gold State of Florida graphic
Event Date: 
Mar 07 2023 12:00 am to Mar 08 2023 11:45 pm

Registration is now open! The state League, LWVFL, has emailed all members as of January 26 about Lobby Days in Tallahassee with registration and room block information. This is a unique opportunity to meet with our local legislators and discuss our legislative priorities, get familiar with the Capital, and network with League members.

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