Social Policy

Social Policy

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News

In this April 30th article, Gainesville Commissioner Bryan Eastman calls out the lies, misdirection, and falsehoods of the GRU Takeover Bill and provides sources for his information.

He covers the following often-cited falsehoods:

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Event Date: 
05/10/2023 - 12:00pm

The Education Committee meets via Zoom on the second Wednesday of the month from 12:00-1:30 p.m.

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News
by Janice Garry, LWV of Alachua County President

published 4/24/23

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News

Proposed legislation threatens the climate goals of Gainesville Regional Utilities

By David Hastings, Suwannee St Johns Sierra Club

April 25, 2023

Event Date: 
05/07/2023 - 4:00pm
Event location: 

Senior Center Room, Falls Church City Community Center

How can we make Falls Church more livable and accessible for people of all ages?

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Action Alerts

04/22/23: Three bad bills are headed to the House floor on Monday (April 24, 2023). Tell your legislator to oppose them!

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Action Alerts

04/15/23: The Florida House of Representatives will hear House Bill 1421 and Senate Bill 254 on Tuesday (April 18) at 10:00 a.m. (ET).

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Blog Post

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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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).

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Action Alerts

Public schools need your help! Urge your senator to oppose H.3728. This public school censorship bill creates unnecessary risks for social studies teachers, includes unreasonable mandates for schools, and creates a process that encourages unfounded complaints against teachers and schools. If this bill becomes law, it will drive even more qualified candidates away from public education as a career choice.

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