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Support Public Health Services Bill

Please ask your State Senator and Representative to support H.2329/S.1386, An Act related to accelerating improvements in the local and regional public health system to address disparities to the delivery of public health services (SAPHE 2.0). See LWVMA testimony.

This bill mandates that all laws and public health policies of Massachusetts be followed in every community in the state, providing public health services to all residents equitably. It establishes sustainable state funding, which has already been included in the budget for the next two fiscal years. Had this system been in place before the pandemic, we could have received our vaccines in our own town, and contact tracing and uniform data collection would have been in place.

Reassure your local board of health and town government that the only changes for them are: (a) increased ability to make coalitions with surrounding towns to share staff and (b) state funds will be available to hire the public health nurse(s) and social worker(s) needed to comply.

It’s Time for Accurate Sex Education

An Act relative to healthy youth H.673/S.318 has been in the state legislative pipeline for over 10 years. Thirty-eight members of the State Senate recently voted to pass this bill, which is now in the State House Ways & Means Committee. The House has historically blocked this bill after the Senate has passed it. Please contact your State Representative and urge them to pass this bill this session.

There is abundant research showing that our youth need education that helps them learn correct facts about their sexuality. This education can help them have more fulfilling relationships and reduce sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies. Since consent will be a part of the curriculum, students will also be less likely to see coercion/violence in sexual relations as acceptable. Twenty-two states already require scientifically correct sex education in their schools. See LWVMA testimony.

 

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The League Presents... is a monthly program on NewTV produced and directed by LWVN members about issues important to our community.

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Newton voters now have the option to vote early by mail in all elections, with no excuse required! All registered voters in Newton should have received their official 2023 Vote by Mail Application this week, in plenty of time to Vote by Mail in the Newton Special Election on the override proposal. Full details of how to vote by mail are here: www.newtonma.gov/government/elections/absentee-voting ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us for a conversation with Congressman Jake Auchincloss of the MA 4th District on Wednesday, Feb 15 at 7:30pm!Learn more at lwvnewton.org/event/congressmanauchincloss-feb2023/Register at bit.ly/talk-with-jake ... See MoreSee Less

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LWVN is again offering two scholarships to high school seniors in Newton! We are pleased to have increased our scholarship award for the class of 2023 to $2,000 each!Learn more at lwvnewton.org/lwvn-scholarship-program/Candidates should apply online at bit.ly/LWVNAPPLY23 Deadline extended to March 31, 2023! ... See MoreSee Less

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Election Day is one week away! Not sure what's on the ballot or how to vote in the midterm elections? Get your election questions answered at www.vote411.org and watch forums on the 4 Massachusetts ballot questions at lwvma.org/ballot-question-forums/ ... See MoreSee Less

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