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The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action covers the following action topics: : 1) NOAH/FEMA funding cuts 2) Vets loss of home loans rescue 3) NPR/PBS funding cut 4) June 14 military parade 5) June 14 protest

To receive the What You Can Do actions directly, please email info [at] lwv-alachua.org with "What You Can Do" in the subject line. Request to be added to the email list. Messages come out about once a week.

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The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action covers the following action topics: 1) Protests 2) Environmental Protection Advisory Committee survey 3) Scientists fleeing Florida 4) Addressing the climate is survival, not politics.

To receive the What You Can Do actions directly, please email info [at] lwv-alachua.org with "What You Can Do" in the subject line. Request to be added to the email list. Messages come out about once a week.

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The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action covers the following action topics: 1) Oppose the dismantling of research 2) Bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back

To receive the What You Can Do actions directly, please email info [at] lwv-alachua.org with "What You Can Do" in the subject line. Request to be added to the email list. Messages come out about once a week.

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I have great news! Two new members, Jennifer Hoover and Suzanna Smith, have stepped up to restart our Education Committee! Also, Emmy Scott, a Santa Fe College chapter member, has stepped into the Hospitality Chair position. Now, here is our updated needs list...

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The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action covers the following action topics: 1) Public health 2) Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia deportation 3) Freedom of speech 4) Protests at Tesla site continue, Saturday, 10am - noon.

To receive the What You Can Do actions directly, please email info [at] lwv-alachua.org with "What You Can Do" in the subject line. Request to be added to the email list. Messages come out about once a week.

Flyer for the League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area's Public Policy Luncheon on April 17, 2025, featuring Todd Glover, discussing the importance of local government. Event requires RSVP.
Event Date: 
04/17/2025 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

The Lourie Center

Todd Glover, Executive Director of the South Carolina Municipal Association will discuss the importance of local government. 

Voter Girl is a program developed by the Kent, Ohio League in conjunction with the Girl Scout Council of OH.
Event Date: 
04/05/2025 - 8:30am
Event location: 

Girl Scouts Hornet's Nest Council

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The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action is related to clean energy tax credits. After the Inflation Reduction Act was implemented, the U.S. reported more than $315 billion in clean energy investments in 2024. Now, financial disbursements have been suspended. Solar and wind are the fastest and least expensive sources of energy production. Contact your Legislators with questions and/or to let them know how you feel and why.

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The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action encourages you to call Senators Reed and Wicker and thank them for requesting an investigation into the national security breach by use of the Signal app.

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The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action encourages all voters to call their Florida legislators to express opposition to Florida bills SB 1414 and HB 1381 which further restrict voting access.

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