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WHAT IS A WITNESS SLIP?
A witness slip reflects a person’s or group’s position on a particular bill.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF FILING A WITNESS SLIP?
As part of the legislative process in Illinois, they are used as tools for organizations to engage advocates in the process.  When bills are debated and voted upon in committees, witness slips serve as an unofficial record of proponents and opponents, giving legislators a gauge of constituency interests ahead of a vote.
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Event Date: 
02/13/2023 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

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Promote conversations about the subject of "Religious Freedom" 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,

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Event Date: 
01/09/2023 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "More Curious, Less Furious" 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,

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Event Date: 
01/19/2023 - 5:30pm

Join the Local Issues Committee on the third Thursday of each month for discussions and action planning around issues most important to Alachua County residents.

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Event Date: 
12/15/2022 - 5:30pm

The December Local Issues Committee meeting has been canceled. We wish everyone a happy holiday season and look forward to seeing you in January!

EV Demo Nov 19
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The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Alachua County, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, and National Drive Electric Week will host an electric vehicle (EV) demonstration event on Saturday in Gainesville.

During Gainesville’s Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show, the LWV will have an EV Demo Booth from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the booth, people can learn about EVs and get directions to the public parking

Event Date: 
11/16/2022 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

ZOOM

The Straight Scoop on Shale

The conference is presented by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania and hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

Event Date: 
11/15/2022 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

ZOOM

The Straight Scoop on Shale

The conference is presented by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania and hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

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