Social Policy

Social Policy

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Public Statement

Dear Representatives Lanting, Yamamoto, Gannon, and Burns: 

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Mister Chair, members of the committee, my name is Jean Henscheid, I am co-president of the League of Women Voters of Idaho. I am speaking on behalf of our statewide membership in registering opposition to H521.

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Good morning, Chair Cannon and committee members.

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Chair Yamamoto, Co-Chair McCann, members of the committee,

Action Alerts

Action Alert for League Supported bills this week. 3/19

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Event Date: 
Apr 21 2024 01:00 pm
Event location: 

TBD

Join us for our panel discussion about secure gun storage. In addition to advocating for laws that require secure storage of firearms in homes and vehicles, we use the Be SMART framework to have conversations with parents and caregivers about keeping children from accessing loaded firearms...

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Action Alerts

Your voice can make a difference. Join CeasefirePA in Harrisburg on May 7th to demand that our lawmakers take action to End Gun Violence. You’ll meet with legislative offices and attend a mid-day rally on the front steps of the Capitol with elected leaders, survivors, youth, faith leaders, medical professionals, and other advocates to demand policies that would make Pennsylvania safer.

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America in blue text with red and blue stripes
Event Date: 
Mar 18 2024 06:30 pm
Event location: 

Curia on the Drag

Join local Moms Demand Action volunteers for a fun, informal meet-up. All are welcome. There's no formal agenda. It's a chance to ask questions about Moms Demand Action and gun violence prevention, share ideas, support each other, and get to know one another a bit better. RSVP here for more details and event updates.

Event Date: 
Mar 12 2024 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Event location: 

Michigan Tech Husky Dog

Event Date: 
Mar 21 2024 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Event location: 

Zoom

LWVMI Advocacy Committee will host  a legislative and redistricting update.

                                    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84503914902

 

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