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“Budget Basics: What Ohioans Need to Know About How Our Budget Works,” hosted by League of Women Voters of Ohio

Thursday, February 27, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

When lawmakers show us their budget, they show us their priorities.

Governor DeWine will deliver his proposed budget to the General Assembly in the next few weeks, kicking off the months-long process that determines how Ohio’s money will be spent over the next two years.

Learn how Ohio’s budget process works, why it matters, and how you can stand up for what matters to you.

“The Future of Transportation: Increasing Access and Bridging the Gap,” hosted by Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission [MORPC]

Thursday, February 27, 9:30-10:30am, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission [MORPC], 111 Liberty St., #100 [Town Hall]

Join us on Thursday, February 27 for “The Future of Transportation: Increasing Access and Bridging the Gap.” We are excited to host industry leaders: Quincy Howard, COMTO [Conference of Minority Transportation Officials] Columbus; Khori Baylor-Bender, Columbus Regional Airport Authority; Aslyne Rodriguez, Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA); and our very own Parag Agrawal for an insightful panel discussion. We hope to see you there!

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“Annual Shale Gas and Public Health Conference: The Straight Scoop on Shale,” hosted by League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania

Thursday, February 27, 9am-4:30pm; Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; this event will also be on-line

The Annual Shale Gas and Public Health conference, “The Straight Scoop on Shale,” will be taking place this year on Thursday, February 27 from 9am to 4:30pm at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as well as on-line.

This year’s agenda will include compelling sessions on:

• Health studies

• Radiation and waste

• Water resources and contamination

• Plastics and hydrogen

• Community wins and alternative solutions

Coffee with Common Cause Ohio

Thursday, February 27, 8:30am, this on-line event requires advance registration

Please join us for our monthly virtual meetup on Thursday, February 27 at 8:30am. Let’s start the morning together discussing the state of democracy, what’s happening at the Ohio Statehouse, and ways we can stay engaged.

Our casual coffee hours are a great way to check in with each other, share ideas, and tackle challenges together.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

“Divided Community Project: Illustrations of Civil Rights Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution” hosted by Mershon Center for International Security Studies

Wednesday, February 26, 3-4:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Divided Community Project — in collaboration with Stanford Law School’s Gould Center for Conflict Resolution and the National Association for Community Mediation — will host a conversation illustrating civil rights peacemaking and conflict resolution.

“ACLU Leadership Forum: Building Firewalls in the States,” hosted by ACLU

Tuesday, February 25, 4-5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

As the Trump administration continues unleashing cruel and unconstitutional orders, our lawyers are in courtrooms fighting back. At the same time, ACLU political advocacy experts are coordinating with state representatives and leaders on parallel strategies to build power at the state and local level. I encourage you to join us next Tuesday, February 25 at 4pm EST / 1pm PST to learn more and get involved.

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