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Public Matters is about informing and empowering the public on matters that affect the public.

An informed democracy is an important part of the Public Matters focus.

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Developed and hosted by the Florida Public Interest Foundation,  Public Matters includes a first-in-the-nation approach to informing and engaging the public in the electoral process.

Through this new public service, members of the public can learn about candidates for public office, the roles of such offices and how they affect the public, and issues of public importance. And in a way that is fast, easy and convenient.

Invited co-sponsors include the League of Women Voters of Florida and Common Cause of Florida.

And thanks to our latest partner, Florida Trend Magazine.

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Check out the links below for further information on this innovative service:

• Public Opinion: What do you want to ask the candidates?
• Background: Learn more about the initiative and services.
• The Candidates: Who's running for what office plus info on each.
• The Schedule: When you can take part in live candidate forums.
• Join Live Events: How to take part in the live forums.
• Event Replays: How to access on-demand replays of live events.
• Sponsors: Who is making this service possible.
• The Issues: Issues that candidates will be asked about.
• The Offices: Learn more about the public offices.
• Project Advisors: Support from the media, experts, others.
• The Panelists: Those who will ask questions of the candidates
• Youth Initiative: Involving youth in the process.
• Elections Info: Find out more about registration, polls, other.
• Media: Press releases, media info.
• The Technologies: Innovations for public benefit.
• You Can Help!: Find out how you can support these & future programs.

Work of the Foundation, including this initiative, is made possible through the generous support of concerned organizations and individuals. To offer support for informed democracy and this initiative, please go to www.ForThePublic.net (see Funding & Contributions) or email publicmatters@forthepublic.net .

Special thanks go to the Florida Education Association, Campus Compact and the Florida School Boards Association for their support of the Education component of Public Matters. Thanks also to the Everglades Law Center, 1000 Friends of Florida, and Morris-Depew Associates. Special thanks go to Creative Pursuits, Inc., Marcia Elder, Thomas G. Pelham and Patricia Jeremiah.

Want to set-up a similar service for another race, or in another state? Contact us at the above address.

Thanks for your interest and check out the links above for important information for an informed and empowered electorate.

Technical services provided through TechnoCommunications SM, Patent Pending Methods. For further details: www.TechnoCommunications.com, or email us at: innovate@technocommunications.com .

Appreciation is extended to the Blue Radish clearinghouse Web site for complimentary use of these pages. To access the Home Page of the Florida Public Interest Foundation, please go to www.ForThePublic.net.