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We need your help to raise An Act Declaring a Climate Emergency in Connecticut. Contact the Environment Committee today and urge them to introduce this bill before the February 25 deadline!

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Dear Members,
Black History Month takes on a special significance this year as we are monitoring and opposing many bills that would limit access to voting as well as the opportunity to impact the vote in many states. Florida is one – League has repeatedly expressed concerns with minority representation and inadequate functional analyses on protected districts and areas of population growth across the state. Be sure to read the article below on redistricting and act.

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Event Date: 
Feb 12 2022 09:00 am
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Vermillion City Council Chambers

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Event Date: 
Feb 12 2022 10:00 am
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Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce

Join us at the Chamber as we discuss the 2022 Legislative Session over coffee at 10 AM on Saturday, February 12. Free to attend. Need not be a Chamber member.

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Event Date: 
Feb 26 2022 10:00 am
Event location: 

The HUB at Southeast Technical Institute

Ask your local legislators questions regarding current legislation! Legislators from districts 10, 12 and 25 have been invited to the Feb.

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Dear Members,
I sincerely hope you had a wonderful holiday season filled with family, relaxation, and enjoyment. Now the new year has begun. The legislative session began on the 12th, and it is time to jump back into action as there are so many issues that are of great importance to the League.

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These are highlights from the January 2022 Action-Advocacy Committee Meeting.

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Event Date: 
Mar 14 2022 07:00 pm
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Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Cancel Culture" 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: 
Feb 14 2022 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Police/Community Relations" 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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