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LWVFL ACTION ALERT: Demand Legislators Stop Gender-affirming Care Ban!

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Submitted by Alachua County in April 2023.

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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President's Message, April 2023

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

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Submitted by Alachua County in April 2023.

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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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Senate Committee Hears Censorship Bill

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Submitted by South Carolina in April 2023.

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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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

VIDEO

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Constitutional Amendment - Right to an Adequate Education

Submitted by Rhode Island in April 2023.

Action Alerts

Hearing Wednesday, April 5th for H 5771

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Gun Safety - Secure Storage and Assault Weapons ban

Submitted by Rhode Island in April 2023.

Action Alerts

The Senate Committee on Judiciary hearing on 

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LWVFL ACTION ALERT: Demand Legislatures Stop Harmful Education-Related Bills!

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2023.

Action Alerts

03/29/23: The Florida House of Representatives will hear House Bill 1069 and House Joint Resolution 31 TOMORROW (March 30) which both will cause detrimental harm to Florida's education system and students.

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Recording of "Banning Books: Needed or Noxious"

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2023.

News

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

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LWVFL ACTION ALERT: Stop permitless and open carry in Florida!

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2023.

Action Alerts

The Florida House of Representatives will likely hear House Bill 543 TOMORROW (March 23) which would bring permitless carry to Florida. We're urging Florida League members to contact their Representative and encourage them to vote NO on HB 543 & the pending open carry amendment.

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