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The Congressional Research Service recently released it's report on the "Help American Vote Act and Election Reform". The report summarizes the actitivities and finances of the federal Election Assistance Commission, including the Commission's work regarding voting systems, voter identification laws, voter registration databases and other election issues.
Put yourself in Helen’s shoes. Have you faced election results that denied your basic rights?
Read an interview with Helen Valeska Bary (1888-1973) "The Suffrage Vote in California, 1911":
Bary
In early February, the Citizens Redistricting Commission may hold their first Public Outreach meetings to solicit public input specifically about redistricting. Commission meetings are being held in Claremont, California February 10-13, 2011.
The commission will announce on Thursday, February 10, or Friday, February 11, the times and locations of Public Outreach meetings for Saturday February 12 and Sunday February 13, 2011.
On January 12, 2011, The Legislative Analyst Office released a report on the Governor's proposed budget plan which addresses an estimated $25.4 billion state budget deficit. It includes reductions in nearly every area of the state budget and a package of revenue proposals that merit serious legislative consideration. There is significant work ahead to fill in the details of the Governor's proposals and there may be a June special election concerning extensions of tax increases.
The recent CAL Facts document provides a broad overview of public finance and program trends in the state. Consisting of a series of charts and tables, CAL Facts helps readers understand how California's economy and budget works.
The recent CAL Facts document provides a broad overview of public finance and program treands in the state. Consisting of a series of charts and tables, CAL Facts helps to understand how California's economy and budget works.
California's first Citizens Redistricting Commission is now fully formed. The first eight members of the commission voted to approve a slate of 6 additional members at their meeting on December 15, 2010. You can read about the 14 commissioners and watch video of the commission meetings at WeDrawtheLines.ca.gov .
The first eight members of the Citizens Redistricting Commission have proposed a slate of the final six members of the Commission.
For an interesting analysis of the November 2, 2010 Statewide Election results, read the Public Policy Institute of California's "Post Election Survey: Marijuana, Climate Change, Budget Reform Captured Voters' Attention".
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