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2025 H39 Idaho LWVID Action Alert

Submitted by Idaho in January 2025.

Action Alerts

ACTION ALERT: REGISTER YOUR OPPOSITION TO H39

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LWVTN Position on School Vouchers

Submitted by Williamson County in January 2025.

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LWVTN Statement in Opposition to School Vouchers
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Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Susan B. Wilson Award for RI Teachers K-12

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Submitted by Rhode Island in January 2025.

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The Rhode Island League of Women Voters of RI is accepting nominations for the 18th annual Susan B. Wilson Civic Merit Awards now through March 26, 2025.

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18th Annual Susan B. Wilson Civic Awards Ceremony

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Submitted by Rhode Island in January 2025.

Event Date: 
04/23/2025 - 3:30pm
Event location: 

Rhode Island State House - Bell Room

Please join the RI League of Women Voters to honor 3 individuals or teams of educators who have creatively incorporated Civics lessons into their curriculum.  (winners to be announced in April)

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First Tuesday Talk: Reproductive Health, Education Funding, Voting Rights, Critical issues in the 2025 General Assembly

First Tuesday Talk February 4, 2025: Reproductive Health, Education Funding, Voting Rights, Critical issues in the 2025 General Assembly

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in January 2025.

Event Date: 
02/04/2025 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Blacksburg Police Department Community Room

The Virginia General Assembly will be half-way through the 2025 session on Feb. 4th when we meet – a perfect time for us as League members to focus on proposed legislation and lobby our legislators.

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Diverting public funds to private schools threatens SC public education

LWVSC Action Alert

Submitted by South Carolina in December 2024.

Action Alerts

The SC Senate Education Subcommittee on K-12 Education Scholarships will meet on December 10, noon. By December 6, write the committee to oppose diverting public funds to private schools by any method. Now is the time to use your personal —and powerful — constituent voice. Alert other public education supporters to do the same!

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Diverting public funds to private schools threatens SC public education

LWVSC Action Alert

Submitted by South Carolina in December 2024.

Action Alerts

Two bills of great concern remain during the final two weeks of the General Assembly 2024 session. Please urge your senators to oppose H.4624 Gender Transition Under 18 and H.5118 Rollback of Public Protections in Utility Regulation (Canadys gas plant.) H.4624 has been set for special order and could be heard as soon as Tuesday. H.5118 is currently stalled on the Senate calendar but could rear its ugly head during these last weeks.

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LWVAC Supports Renewal of the Existing One Mill Ad Valorem Tax for School District Operating Expenses

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2024.

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The LWVAC supports continuing support for educational and other services to Alachua County K-12 students and recommends voting YES on this issue. Learn why...

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Meet the Author - Ken Block

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Submitted by Rhode Island in September 2024.

Event Date: 
09/19/2024 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Cross Mills Public Library

The League of Women Voters South County presents Meet the Author - Ken Block (Disproven).

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League Orientation

Submitted by Coos County in August 2024.

Event Date: 
09/14/2024 - 1:00pm
Event location: 

Coos Bay Public Library

You are invited to learn more about the local Coos County League of Women Voters

Saturday, September 14 - 1 pm

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