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As the 2016 legislative year comes to a close, we are delighted to report a number of victories—and a few areas where further work is needed.
Government
Among the LWVC successes in our Government program areas were significant bills affecting money in politics, voting rights, and redistricting.
There are times when an issue is so important, people from all points of view come together to demand change. This is one of those times. Proposition 54 will bring transparency to our state Capitol by putting voters first and reducing the influence of the special interests.
Online Guide Provides Unbiased Information That's Easy to Understand for 2016 Election
We partnered with the Pat Brown Institute and KABC7 on the ONLY debate between the two California candidates for the U.S. Senate, Loretta Sanchez and Kamala Harris, held on Wednesday, October 5 from 7:00-8:00 pm. Panelists included former League President Janis R. Hirohama.
Read more about the event.
As voter suppression laws are struck down throughout the country, California clarifies who can vote with a criminal conviction in the state.
As we take a closer look at the 17 voter initiatives on the ballot this November, one of the less prominent measures with a lot of money at stake is Proposition 51. Though it will likely get overshadowed by flashier topics like marijuana and the death penalty, a yes vote would allow the state to issue $9 billion in bonds for school construction projects.
Welcome to our new IREX Community Solutions Leader, Beatrice Savadye of Zimbabwe!
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