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A Great Legislative Year for the League and California

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.

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Among the LWVC successes in our Government program areas were significant bills affecting money in politics, voting rights, and redistricting.

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Announcing the Trudy Schafer Fellowship for Public Policy

Today the League of Women Voters of California launches the Trudy Schafer Fellowship for Public Policy. Named for our powerhouse lobbyist, the Schafer Fellowship will train and support emerging policy leaders—creating a new cohort of advocates to follow in Trudy’s footsteps to win change and reforms in Sacramento!

To learn more and to support the Schafer Fellowship visit: lwvc.org/schaferfellowship

More about Trudy Schafer's retirement.

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Big wins! Legislative wrap-up

The 2017 California legislative session is a wrap, and thanks to supporters like you, we have new laws addressing many of the critical issues we face in California. Because so many of you took action, we’re celebrating major legislative victories:

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Hard Fought Victories for California - Our Legislative Wrap Up

Highlights of California’s Legislative Biennium: 2017-2018

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League Endorses Yes on Prop 68 for Clean Water and Safe Parks

California must lead the way. Our state is feeling the effects of climate change—from severe droughts to devastating wildfires — yet our federal government is refusing to act. We are proud to support Yes on 68 as it takes a smart and efficient approach to protecting California’s natural resources. Proposition 68 will invest $4 billion in securing our state’s water supplies and ensuring every Californian has access to clean drinking water and safe, quality parks.

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Meet Karen Jones, the Inaugural Trudy Schafer Public Policy Fellow

We are excited to invest in supporting a new era of advocates!

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Meet Wesley Edwards Our Intern from Claremont McKenna College

Meet Wesley Edwards, a rising senior from Denver, Colorado, pursuing a degree in Philosophy and Public Affairs from Claremont McKenna College in Southern California. Most of his coursework has focused on the intersection of beliefs and ethics, he is also passionate about government. During his internship at the League, Wesley will be developing toolkits and educational materials for use by local Leagues in areas like public financing of campaigns, voting accessibility and voter engagement, or local redistricting.

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Our Legislative Wins, Losses, and Cliffhangers

We advocated tirelessly at the Capitol to empower voters and defend democracy in California.

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Our response against POTUS Donald J. Trump’s Muslim Ban

We oppose deportation of undocumented immigrants.
We reject discrimination based on religion, including orders or actions that target Muslims or immigrants from majority-Muslim nations.
We fight discrimination and any threats to civil and human rights.

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