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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Maine State Advisory Committee will hold virtual meetings on March 18, April 15, and May 20, 2021, focusing on their digital equity project. These meetings, accessible via a web conference link, will include reviewing the project report and inviting public comments. The public can participate and submit comments within 30 days after each meeting. For more information, individuals can contact Barbara de La Viez at her provided email or phone number.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Montana Advisory Committee will hold a public business meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, via Zoom. The meeting is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time, and the public can join through a registration link or by phone. An opportunity for public comments is available, and any written comments should be sent within 30 days following the meeting. For accommodations or additional information, members of the public can contact Ana Victoria Fortes or the Regional Programs Coordination Unit.

The Guam Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a virtual public briefing on February 7, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ChST (February 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. ET) via Zoom. The briefing will focus on the overrepresentation of Freely Associated States (FAS) members in Guam's criminal justice system. Interested participants can register to attend the meeting using a provided Zoom link and will have the opportunity to listen and provide public comments. Further details and accommodations can be requested by contacting Kayla Fajota or visiting the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a public meeting hosted by the Florida Advisory Committee. This meeting will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The purpose is to discuss the Committee's report on "Voting Rights and Emergency Preparedness in Florida." The public is encouraged to attend and participate, with opportunities for public comment and additional accommodations provided upon request.

The Missouri Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a meeting on March 14, 2025, at 12 p.m. Central Time. The purpose of the meeting is to review, edit, and approve a report on Curriculum Censorship. Members of the public can listen to the discussion through a conference call or Zoom, and they may also submit written comments within 30 days after the meeting. For further details, individuals can contact David Barreras or visit the Commission's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that its Texas Advisory Committee will hold a virtual business meeting via ZoomGov on March 25, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time. The meeting will focus on reviewing their recent online discussion about racial disparities in maternal mortality. Members of the public can join the meeting, share their comments during the comment period, or send written comments within 30 days after the meeting. The meeting records will be available on the Commission's website and through the FACA database.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is announcing a briefing by the Mississippi Advisory Committee on March 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. Central Time. During this meeting, the Committee will discuss and approve their memorandum on education funding in Mississippi. The public is invited to listen in and may provide comments if time permits by using the provided call-in number or Zoom link. Written comments can also be submitted to the Commission's regional office within 30 days of the meeting.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a teleconference meeting for the Hawai'i Advisory Committee on January 27, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Hawaiian Time. The meeting's goal is to review an outline of a report related to COVID-19 and its impact on Pacific Islander communities. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting using the provided call-in details and may submit comments within 30 days afterward. The meeting's records will be available for public viewing online both before and after the event.

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 will hold a virtual public briefing via Zoom on April 8, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This event, organized by the Florida Advisory Committee to the Commission, will focus on the topic of “Voting Rights in Florida” and involve panelist presentations, a Q&A session, and public comments. Anyone interested can join the meeting through the provided Zoom link, and those dialing in by phone may have to pay charges depending on their phone plan. People with disabilities can request accommodations like closed captioning by emailing the Commission at least ten days in advance.