The League of Women Voters of Florida
Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
The League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government, working to increase understanding of major policy issues, and advocating for legislative changes and policies for the public good.
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LWVFL Responds to Florida Legislature’s Anticipated Restrictive Reproductive Legislation
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LWV of Florida Urges Gov. DeSantis to Allow Local Control of COVID-19 Mitigation in Public Schools
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LWVFL Urges Governor to Use an Integrative Approach to Address Climate Change
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LWVFL Requests Sec. of Interior Reject Florida’s Gaming Compact
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Florida is one of 12 states where lawmakers have refused to expand Medicaid coverage.
No one should have to choose between a debilitating illness or going thousands of dollars in debt. No one should forgo regular doctor visits because their employer doesn’t provide coverage.
Closing the coverage gap would help hundreds of thousands of Floridians. ... See MoreSee Less
Close Medicaid gap so others don’t suffer like me | Commentary
www.orlandosentinel.com
A guest columnist who doesn't qualify for Medicaid under Florida rules discusses her struggles with a debilitating illness and little help to pay for health care.Comment on Facebook
Medicaid was designed for those living below the poverty rate, not just those relying on the Communist Party and their 3rd party non-profits.
“This is a very disappointing start,” said Ellen Freidin, CEO of FairDistricts NOW, a member of the Fair Districts Coalition, whose partners include the League of Women Voters of Florida, Common Cause, Florida Rising, UnidosUS and Florida Conservation Voters.
“I think they’re being told not to talk to anybody because basically, what the leaders are saying to the members is: Anything you say can be used in a court of law.’’ ... See MoreSee Less
Legislators remain silent about repairing Florida’s tarnished redistricting process
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When Florida legislators launch the once-a-decade redrawing of state legislative and congressional district boundaries next week, they will face new obstacles that include a compressed schedule becaus...Comment on Facebook
This shameful history must not be repeated. Anyone unfamiliar with what happened last time needs to read this article and support the Fair Districts Coalition.
The governor called the FSA test ineffective and said it takes days to administer and cannot be personalized.
Instead, he says it will be replaced by progress monitoring three times per year, which he says can be administered in hours. ... See MoreSee Less
DeSantis announces the end of standardized testing in Florida
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced a bill to eliminate the Florida Standards Assessment, the final step to end Common Core in Florida.Comment on Facebook
He cannot be trusted. Where are the details?
If it wasn't DeSantis I'd probably say OK. Since it is DeSantis, I keep thinking "There's got to be a catch-22 in there somewhere."
Not much changing. Now testing companies will get paid three times a year instead of once. We'll see.
As an educator, I actually support this move. I’m not a fan of how he handled Covid. But I have administered this type of progress and growth testing for years. It uses dynamic tests so the students all get different questions based on their knowledge. And it gives teachers a ton of data about what the student knows.
What data does he have in creating the progress monitoring?
If it comes from him, there just has to be a catch somewhere.
Probably the only thing I agree with him on, I cant stand the FSA
The new tests will indeed be “standardized” and the commissioner has assured the high stakes accountability measures will still be attached to them… this is not a win for public ed.
Keep Floridians stupid. That’s the only way this autocrat can win.
This guy sucks
Keeping FLORIDA stupid the governor what a useless person. VOTE BLUE FLORIDA
Follow the money on this one. Who will be paid to create the new tests?
Cheaper to get vaccinated
What a complete fool ,he's killing the people of FLORIDA every day. PLEASE VOTE BLUE FLORIDA
Very misleading headline. He announced SOME tests will be replaced by DIFFERENT tests.
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Between December 2020 and May 2021 there were 677 dead manatees reported on Florida’s east coast, the highest number ever recorded in the state during a six-month period.
Ongoing water quality problems have led to a widespread loss of seagrass, the manatee’s preferred food. ... See MoreSee Less
Four Years Ago Manatees Were Declared No Longer Endangered. Now They Are Dying At A Record Pace
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During 2021 an unprecedented 937 manatees have died in Florida, more than double the five-year annual average only nine months into the year. The staggering loss represents 10% of the animal’s popul...Comment on Facebook
GOP= GANG OF PREDATORS....POLLUTERS...PROLIFIC LIARS.....
In Florida, even Governor Ron DeSantis boasted about how smoothly the 2020 election went in the Sunshine State. And yet, in May, DeSantis signed into law a bill that restricts voting, saying it would "increase transparency & strengthen the security of our elections."
"To be quote 'rewarded' with these limitations & restrictions that are likely to have a disparate impact on minorities, youth & disabled, is very concerning," said Cecile Scoon, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, which is suing the state for its new law. ... See MoreSee Less
In the wake of Trump's attack on democracy, election officials fear for the future of American elections
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Trump's efforts to subvert the election leave the future of free and fair elections in jeopardy.Comment on Facebook
U can see exactly what Deathsantis is up to!
Republicans can't win fair and square so they have to lie, cheat and steal to win elections.
There are no restrictions on Living Legitimate U.S. Citizens who reside in Florida. More than 70% of minorities agree that Government issued I.D.s are needed to be shown to vote and ensure each persons vote is not diluted with falsified data, ballots or voters. We understand the Communist Front groups wish to add ballots and faux voters at will and they realize more than a million was needed in Florida but didn't guess well enough to alter the election.
Today, we remember and honor the Americans tragically taken 20 years ago. We will never forget the lives lost and the bravery of the first responders and our military. ... See MoreSee Less
On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, America honors the memory of those who were lost: 'We remember'
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For the 20th time, America honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 people killed on Sept. 11, 2001.Comment on Facebook
re: GWB speech Lots of 9/11 remembrances this year stressing (whether directly or indirectly) how partisan politics has brought us to the point of being unable to respond collectively to the COVID threat. #wecandobetter #finalfivevoting