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LWV of Florida @lwvflorida.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Florida is the second state in the country to ban fluoride from public drinking water. Scores of dentists and dental advocacy groups warned lawmakers against banning fluoride, arguing fluoride in toothpaste is not enough to help teeth as they grow. www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
politico.com
Florida becomes 2nd state to ban fluoride in public water supply
“You should be able to talk to folks, your doctor, your friends, your family, whatever, on any of these issues, and then make an honest judgment about what you think is best for you and your family,” ...
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LWV of Florida @lwvflorida.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
The League of Women Voters of Florida and LULAC have filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit to challenge Florida’s House Bill 1205, which erects major barriers to participating in the state’s citizen-led amendment process. ➡️ Press release: bit.ly/43sJcZo
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LWV of Florida @lwvflorida.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
The LWV of Tallahassee and our state League are grief-stricken by the tragic events that unfolded earlier today on FSU’s campus. This act was a painful reminder of the urgent need for stronger life-saving legislation that can work to prevent gun violence. ➡️ Joint statement: bit.ly/4jDcSbF
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LWV of Florida @lwvflorida.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Florida’s citizen-led amendment process has been instrumental in enacting policies that reflect the will of the people. Senate Bill 7016 & House Bill 1205 seek to implement extreme petitioning requirements. Join us tomorrow to STOP the ASSAULT on citizen-led change!
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LWV of Florida @lwvflorida.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
The Florida legislature's attack on citizen-led amendments is a cynical ploy to rig the system in favor of powerful special interests, taking away power from the people. ➡️ Urge your state representative and senator to oppose this legislation: conta.cc/4j5EEgq
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LWV of Florida @lwvflorida.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ goal to make it much more difficult for citizen-led constitutional amendments to pass in Florida is one step closer to happening. Tell your state representative to vote "NO" on House Bill 1205!
floridaphoenix.com
Bill that adds restrictions to citizen-led amendments now headed to House floor • Florida Phoenix
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ goal to make it much more difficult for citizen-led constitutional amendments to pass in Florida is one step closer to happening after a House committee approved a measure that woul...
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LWV of Florida @lwvflorida.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Cecile Scoon, Esq., co-president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, is featured in Essence highlighting her achievement from the Global Black Economic Forum and Election Protection as a changemaker who is working to safeguard democracy nationwide. www.essence.com/gallery/15-b...
essence.com
Answering The Call: 15 Black Women Leading The Fight For Voting Rights Protection | Essence
The Global Black Economic Forum and Election Protection are highlighting changemakers working to safeguard democracy nationwide through the "Ojo Asé: Black Women Answering the Call" campaign.
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LWV of Florida @lwvflorida.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
LWV supports the grassroots movement calling on Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers on Feb. 28 as part of an "economic blackout." The protest comes as many everyday Americans struggle to keep up due to high housing costs and inflation.
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What to know about the Feb. 28 "economic blackout"
The grassroots group behind the blackout says it is about "sending a clear message: we have the power."
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LWV of Florida @lwvflorida.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
“We’re really surprised by who doesn’t know, right, so every time we have a chance, every time we are in public, every time we have a meeting, we are saying have you renewed your vote by mail request,” said Kathy Schmitz, president of the League of Women Voters of Orange County, Florida.
mynews13.com
Proposing changes to state law regarding vote-by-mail ballots
Officials say vote-by-mail requests have been decreasing.
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LWV of Florida @lwvflorida.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Debbie Chandler, Esq. and Cecile M. Scoon, Esq., co-presidents of the League of Women Voters of Florida, called Williams’ actions and the State Attorney’s decision to let him off the hook “outrageous.”
floridapolitics.com
Voting rights groups decry dropped charges against machete-wielding Donald Trump supporter
‘Leaders who promote or tolerate such scare tactics are risking the safety of our communities.’
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