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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Nebraska Advisory Committee will hold a series of online meetings to discuss the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on education in Nebraska. These meetings are scheduled for April 29, May 22, and June 25, 2025. The public can participate by joining through provided Zoom links or phone numbers. There will be an opportunity for public comments during each meeting, and written comments can be submitted by email within 30 days after the meetings.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Alabama Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on February 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, which can be accessed via Webex or by phone. The meeting's purpose is to discuss civil rights issues in Alabama and plan for upcoming briefings. Members of the public are welcome to listen in and will have an opportunity to make comments. Further information and details for participating can be acquired by reaching out to David Barreras, the Designated Federal Officer.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a meeting of the New York Advisory Committee, scheduled to take place online via WebEx on January 15, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. EST. The meeting will focus on discussing the Committee's project and briefings regarding eviction policies and enforcement in New York. Members of the public are invited to join, participate in an open comment period, and submit written comments afterward. Meeting records will be accessible online, and further information can be obtained by contacting the relevant Commission officials.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a series of online meetings organized by the Michigan Advisory Committee to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected voting rights in Michigan. The first meeting on this topic was held on September 12, 2020, and upcoming meetings are scheduled for February 8 and February 17, 2021. These sessions are open to the public, who can join via a toll-free phone number or online platform. Melissa Wojnaroski is the point of contact for further information, and additional details can be found on the Commission's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is announcing a public virtual meeting of the Wyoming Advisory Committee. This meeting will occur via Zoom on January 13, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. mountain time. The main focus is to discuss the project titled “Housing Discrimination and Fair Housing Practices in Wyoming.” The public can join the meeting through the provided registration link, and there will be opportunities for public comments during the session.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a public meeting for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Advisory Committee. This meeting will take place via Zoom on February 5, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. local time (February 4 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time). The agenda includes discussing access to adequate health care for incarcerated individuals within the CNMI Judicial System. Members of the public can register to attend and participate in an open comment period.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Rhode Island State Advisory Committee will hold public meetings on February 10 and March 10, 2021. These meetings are intended to discuss the Committee's report on licensing for individuals who were formerly incarcerated in Rhode Island. They may also explore new topics if time permits. The meetings will be accessible to the public via a web conference and phone, with opportunities for public comments both during and after the meetings.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' Hawai'i Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting on January 21, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. HST to discuss Hawaii's child welfare system and the overrepresentation of Native Hawaiian children and families. The public can join the Zoom meeting or listen by phone and will have the opportunity to make comments at the end. Written comments can also be submitted to be received within 30 days following the meeting. Meeting details, registration, and contact information for additional accommodations are available online and through the provided email addresses.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a web hearing by the Montana Advisory Committee scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. MT. The purpose of this meeting is to gather testimony on voting issues affecting Native Americans, which is the first of two hearings on this topic. Public access will be available via a toll-free number or through Webex for the visual portion. Meeting participation and additional documents can be accessed online before and after the event, and public comments are invited.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Missouri Advisory Committee will hold an online meeting on February 24, 2021, to discuss civil rights issues in the state. The meeting is open to the public, who can join via the web platform WebEx or by phone. There will be an open comment period for the public to express their views. Members of the public can also submit written comments, which must be received within 30 days following the meeting. Records from the meeting will be accessible through the Commission's website.