Op-ed: Denying Florida professors’ free speech is a step backward for democracy
Originally published by the Orlando Sentinel | Guest Column by League of Women Voters of Florida President: Cecile M. Scoon, Esq. The unfortunate decision of the University of Florida to […]
LWVFL Capitol Report: October 27, 2021
Charging Through 2022’s Committee Weeks While the 2022 Legislative Session does not begin until January 11, 2022, committee meetings have started in preparation for the annual lawmaking session. There are […]
LWVFL Responds to Florida Legislature’s Anticipated Restrictive Reproductive Legislation
On August 31, the US Supreme Court declined to rule on a Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy and allows private citizens to sue abortion providers […]
LWV of Florida Urges Gov. DeSantis to Allow Local Control of COVID-19 Mitigation in Public Schools
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — One of the first responsibilities of all governments is to protect its citizens from harm. That is an agreement made between citizens and elected leaders. In Florida, this […]
LWVFL Urges Governor to Use an Integrative Approach to Address Climate Change
Per an action motion voted upon by delegates at our 38th Biennial State Convention, the League of Women Voters of Florida has written to Governor DeSantis and other state leaders to […]
LWVFL Requests Sec. of Interior Reject Florida’s Gaming Compact
Our Path Forward
Dear League members, I love the League because this is an organization developed by women to address the needs of women who had been locked out of political power. It […]
LWVFL Requests State Board of Education Amend Instruction Rule Pertaining to Significant Historical Events
On June 9, 2021, the League of Women Voters of Florida sent the following letter to the Florida State Board of Education requesting the body considerer amending rule 6A-1.094124 which […]
Cecile Scoon Elected First Black Woman to Lead the League of Women Voters of Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Civil rights lawyer Cecile M. Scoon, Esq. has made history as the first Black woman elected to lead the League of Women Voters of Florida. Scoon, who served as […]
LWVFL Capitol Report: 2021 Legislative Session Wrap Up
Session Overview Friday, April 30th, marked the 60th and final day of the 2021 Florida Legislative Session – a session that began during unprecedented health and economic uncertainties as state […]