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President's Message, April 2023

Submitted by Alachua County in April 2023.

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Dear Members,
As many of you know, the LWV fiscal and administrative year concludes at the end of May. Our Bylaws require that we provide materials to you, the full membership, prior to the Annual Meeting, which takes place on May 23rd at 5:30 p.m...

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Submitted by Alachua County in April 2023.

Action Alerts

04/08/23: Senate Bill 540, a terrible preemption bill, will be heard in the Senate Rules Committee on Tuesday (April 11) at 8:30 a.m. (ET).

VIDEO UPLOADED: Environmental Racism & Empowering Communities: Grappling with Racism, Bias & Discrimination in the South Bay

Submitted by Torrance Area in April 2023.

Event Date:

04/27/2023 - 7:00pm

Event location:

Torrance High Library

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Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in April 2023.

Event Date:

05/08/2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Event location:

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Mental Health" 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,

Title Slide for Book Banning: Needed or Noxious

Submitted by Alachua County in March 2023.

News

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

Submitted by Washtenaw County in March 2023.

Event Date:

04/26/2023 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Event location:

On Zoom

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2023.

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.

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in March 2023.

Event Date:

04/10/2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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,

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2023.

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.

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2023.

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.

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President's Message, April 2023

LWVFL ACTION ALERT: Tell Senators to Stop Favoring Big Developers & Protect Local Freedom!

VIDEO UPLOADED: Environmental Racism & Empowering Communities: Grappling with Racism, Bias & Discrimination in the South Bay

Living Room Conversation: Mental Health

Recording of "Banning Books: Needed or Noxious"

Public Presentation - Preserving our Waters: Regulating Michigan’s Failing Septic Systems

Take Action on Climate Change Mitigation and Environmental Rights

Living Room Conversation: Affordable Housing

ATTENTION: Changes to Rules for Gathering at Florida Capitol

Recording Available: County Commissioner Anna Prizzia Speaks with the Natural Resources Committee

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