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The League joins with many allies in expressing support for moving to a Weighted Student Formula that would streamline the existing school finance system. We believe that it is possible to implement a sytem that achieves equity, transparency, and accountability for the children of California, and look forward to working with the Legislature and Governor to accomplish this important goal.
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Weighted Student Formula
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Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and Assembly Speaker John Perez
We have an amazing community of members, volunteers and donors. In this video, we asked Carole, Robbie and Susan to share what inspires them to donate to the League.
Amid the frenzy of this November’s election, the League
entered a brand new era in online information with the launch of Smart Voter’s “Next
Generation” website. As the first complete redesign of the service
in its fifteen year history, the innovative new site delivers an exceptional experience
that is as easy to navigate on a small smartphone touchscreen as on a big
desktop computer. In addition to offering
The League of Women Voters of California adds its voice to the message you recently received from LWVUS President Elisabeth MacNamara urging your action to set a new direction for federal fiscal policy.
It's time to provide a long term solution to our financial crisis by:
The LWVC adds its voice to those asking for action on the fiscal cliff. It's time to provide a long-term solution to our financial crisis. Read our memo to the California Congressional delegation here.
As you reflect on our recent successes and the challenges still in front of us, you must ask: What lies ahead for California and our democracy?
In 2013, the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund will rely on
our grassroots force for good as we implement ambitious new plans.
These plans embody our legacy while positioning us to lead the charge
for a better California.
As you reflect on our recent election successes and the challenges still in front of us, you must ask: What lies ahead for California and our democracy?
In the coming year, the League of Women Voters of California will rely on our grassroots force for good as we implement ambitious new plans. These plans embody our legacy while positioning us to lead the charge for a better California.
Initaitive and Referendum Reform Discussion
This free, public event is on Thursday, November 29 at 7pm in Alameda. It features "The Initiative and Referendum Process in California: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" by Professor Michael Salerno of the UC Hastings College of the Law.
Please share this event with your contacts, and we hope to see you there!
Did you hear us say this on KCRW radio on election day?
Voting is just one step in the political process. But it’s a complicated step, and people who get turned off by it end up feeling left out of the process entirely.
Here is the link to the full radio program on KCRW: "Why Aren't You Voting Today" as audio and a transcript.
Statewide Preliminary Results
Preliminary election results are being released by the CA
Secretary of State. Note that final results
are not due from local counties until December 7. The CA Secretary of State has until December 14 to certify results state-wide.
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