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The Commission on Civil Rights has announced the renewal of the charters for the 51 State advisory committees. These committees exist in each state and the District of Columbia and focus on advising the Commission about civil rights issues specific to their regions. The charter renewal will take effect on January 30, 2025, and will last for two years unless it is renewed again. The advisory committees include members with diverse political views to ensure a wide range of perspectives and expertise.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual meeting of the Arizona Advisory Committee on February 20, 2025, via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss possible activities following a report. The public is invited to attend, make comments, and submit written comments afterward. Meeting records and further information will be available on the committee's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Montana Advisory Committee will hold two teleconference meetings on January 29 and February 11, 2021. These meetings, each lasting from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time, will focus on planning web hearings about Native American voting rights. The public can listen in via a toll-free phone number, and members of the public are invited to make comments during the designated comment periods. Written comments are also encouraged and can be submitted through email or mail to the Western Regional Office.

The United States Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public business meeting on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST. This meeting will take place at their Washington, DC office, and it will be open to the public and streamed live on YouTube. Agenda items include approving the meeting agenda, discussing and voting on State Advisory Committee appointments for eight states, and a report from the Staff Director. Real-time transcription will be available online for attendees who need it.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a teleconference meeting for the Montana Advisory Committee, which will occur on February 25, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The meeting aims to continue planning web hearings focused on Native American voting rights. Members of the public are welcome to join the call and give comments during the open period. Additionally, written comments can be submitted within 30 days after the meeting.

The Nebraska Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a series of online meetings to discuss their draft report on how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected education in Nebraska. These meetings are scheduled for February 6, March 4, and April 3, 2025, and will be accessible via Zoom. People interested in listening can register online, call in for audio access, or provide comments during the meetings. Additional information and records of these meetings will be available on the Commission's website and through contact with the Regional Programs Unit.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a public meeting of the Florida Advisory Committee, scheduled to occur via Zoom on January 15, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. During this meeting, the Committee will discuss its project on Voting Rights in Florida. The public can join via the provided Zoom link or by calling a toll-free number. Comments from the public will be accepted during the meeting, and written comments can be submitted up to 30 days after the meeting.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a meeting of the Minnesota Advisory Committee. This meeting will take place via WebEx on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time and will address civil rights issues in Minnesota. Members of the public are invited to listen in and can make comments during an open period. Written comments are also accepted and must be sent within 30 days after the meeting.

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 announced a meeting of the Nevada Advisory Committee to be held on March 1, 2021, via Webex. The meeting will focus on planning web hearings regarding distance learning and educational equity. Public participation is encouraged, with the opportunity for open comments, and written comments are also welcome for 30 days after the meeting. Meeting records will be available online, with additional details and documents accessible to interested parties.