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What You Can Do About Voter Suppression in Florida “Voter suppression is the effort to limit the capacity of a group to register, vote, or cast an effective ballot.” ---Fraga, Ramírez, Fraga (2023). "American Democracy and Voter Suppression" The Florida SAVE Act On April 1, 2026, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 991, Florida's version of the federal SAVE Act, which will require proof of citizenship from people registering to vote for the first time or making changes to the

“ All politics is local " Often associated with Tip O'Neill, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977 to 1987 Why Should I Care? Top Five Reasons to Get Involved in Local Politics By Carol J. Meier A few months ago, a friend invited me to a Volusia County Council meeting on November 18. Hmm, I deferred. Why should I go? It’s a forty-five minute drive to our County Court House in Deland. The meetings have a reputation of going long into the evening, leavi

Building Community Through Action In a time when many feel disconnected from their communities, a new organization is emerging in Volusia County. Rooted in Hope Volusia is a non-partisan committee dedicated to empowering our community, supporting one another, and turning hope into action through service, advocacy, and collaboration. Why We Started We founded Rooted in Hope Volusia to create a dedicated space for those who want to see positive change in our community but aren'