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LWVMC Members and their guests may participate in regular Discussion Group meetings to share information about LWVMC programs and activities. Some meetings are designed to update members on recent League activities. Other meetings focus on current policy issues and members discuss possible advocacy positions (examples of policy discussions from our 2024-2025 program year appear below).

Discussion Groups are generally held in the middle of the month. They may be in-person, virtual by Zoom, or hybrid. A link for the Zoom sessions will be sent to every member before Discussion Groups are held. If you have questions, please email Mary Ellen Condon at discussiongroups@lwvmocomd.org.

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September 2025 Discussion Group Topic:
LWVMD Study on Financing Education in Maryland and Local Control


Join us to engage in a discussion on educational issues in the news. We’ll review the LWVMD Study on Financing Education in Maryland and Local Control, updating our understanding of state, local, and national government interest in K-12 education and setting standards. There will be one consensus question: has the time come to drop one long- held position?



 
September 2025 Discussion Group Schedule:

September 10th, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. (In-person)
Leisure World, 3701 Rossmoor Boulevard, Silver Spring
Contact Diane Goldfarb at rossmoor@lwvmocomd.org


September 11th, Thursday, 10:30 a.m. (Hybrid: In-person and Zoom*)
League Office, 27 Wood Lane, Rockville
Contact Mary Ellen Condon at discussiongroups@lwvmocomd.org

September 15th, Monday, 1:00 p.m. (In-person)
Riderwood, 3140 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring
Town Center Classroom

Contact Mary Lanigan at riderwooddg@lwvmocomd.org

September 16th, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. (Zoom*)
Contact Mary Ellen Condon at discussiongroups@lwvmocomd.org


*To Join Either Zoom Meeting, Use this Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83587992895?pwd=Hwugsj7TrUQq0GnFLohfS3c8ziafay.1
Meeting ID: 835 8799 2895
Passcode: 475722


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Previous Discussion Group Meetings 2024-2025: Summaries and Selected Documents

Date: May 2025
Topic:
What Happened this Legislative Year in Maryland?
Summary:
Members of our Elections, Healthcare, Administration of Justice, Transportation, Education, Fiscal Policy and Environment team, a long name that demonstrates the breadth of the discussion, worked on more than 100 pieces of legislation this year. They will discuss the major pieces that we supported or opposed and the outcome. If you wish to look at the formal testimony provided to the legislature, click the link below.
Document Folder
: Testimony

Date
: April 2025
Topic: Federal Judiciary Study
Summary: A study of the federal judiciary is being conducted by the League of Women Voters of the United States. Independence and integrity are essential for a respected judicial system. What positions should the League adopt to support and strengthen these critical elements? Your voice is needed to ensure that the League’s positions reflect our values of careful study and well-crafted policy statements.
Document: 04-2025 Federal Judiciary Study Fact Sheet

Date: March 2025
Topic: Challenges to Democracy in India
Summary: India is becoming more and more germane in the global market and a world player. The discussion will be led by members of the International Relations Committee.
Document: 2025-03 Challenges to Democracy in India

Date
: December 2024
Topic: Agricultural Reserve
Summary: Join us for a discussion Montgomery County’s Agricultural reserve and its importance in our lives. Please mark your calendars and participate in an informative and interesting discussion.
Document: 2024-12 Ag Reserve Issues & Challenges (updated)

Date: October 2024
Topic: 2024 Ballot Questions
Summary: Join us for a discussion of ballot questions on the Maryland 2024 General Election Ballot.
Document: 2024 Ballot Questions

Date: September 2024
Topic: Highlights of the LWVUS Convention
Summary: Join us for a discussion of key issues from the League of Women Voters of the United States 2024 National Convention.
Webpage: Highlights from LWV's 2024 Convention


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