The League of Women Voters works to encourage informed and active participation of citizens in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy. It never supports a candidate or political party.

November 2, 2010 General Election

LWV and the California Channel are partners in providing free air time to all candidates running in the election. This program, called Free Air Time, will air in late September. LWV will interview candidates in a fair, balanced, non-biased manner. The schedule for the interviews will be listed here when avaiable. The California Channel airs on the following channels:
W.Sacramento/Auburn: Channel 18 on WAVE broadband
Roseville/Sac/Placerville: Channel 108 on Comcast
Northstar: Charter Communications
Sacramento: Channel 9 on Surewest
Click here to go directly to California Channels webpage for a listing of all carriers.
Click here to see more information on the November election.

2010 LWV Legislative Priorities

o Global Climate Change
o Health Care Reform
o Money in Elections(campaign finance reform)
On the Legislative Watch List are: Arms Control, DC Voting Rights, Election Reform, Ethics and Lobbying Reform, and UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Click here to see Report on Member Recommended LWV Priorities for Advocacy 2010.

State Budget

Click here to see a letter written by LWV urging legislators to support reform through reduction of the two-thirds requirement to pass the budget or raise revenues. You can change the letter or send it as is with just a couple of clicks that will get it to the right Legislator for you.

Health Care Reform

The League of Women Voters (LWV) believes health care reform is needed to protect coverage for those who have it, provide coverage for those who desperately need it, and protect us all against skyrocketing costs.
Click here to see LWV's Statement when the House passed Comprehensive Health Care Reform
Click here to tell your representative to move the legislation forward.
Click here for an easy way to encourage your Senators to support a public insurance option.
Click here to see the LWV's position on Health Care.
Click here to see the Public Option is Essential press release.
Click here to see a copy of the LWV letter to the House asking them to support the newly introduced H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009.
Click here for a summary of H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009.
Click here for the Health Care action kit that includes a sample letter to the editor, a letter to Representatives or Senators, and fact sheets on health care. This summer and early fall are a crucial time for health care reform.
* * * * Health Care Education Papers: * * * *
Click here for Rural Healthcare: Where the Needs are Great and the Resources are Few
Click here for Primary Care: Key To Quality and Cost Control?.
Click here for The Impact of Preexisting Conditions on the Individual and the Community.
Click here for Evolution of the Health Care System in the United States,
Click here for American Indian Health Care System
Click here for Department of Veteran Affairs

Climate Change

This is one of the most serious threats to the environment, health and economy of our nation and the world. Global warming pollution can be reduced by using existing technologies. State and local initiatives are proving that answers exist. The League urges federal action that reduces global warming pollutants on a national and global scale.
Click here to see the LWV's Position on Climate Change.
Click here to see our statement on the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen Dec 7 - 18, 2009.
Click here to see the details on the National Call to Action on Global Warming.
Click here and enter your zip code to contact your Senators on Climate Change.
Click here for a letter from the League and coalition partners, urging the Senate to recognize the need for quick action on climate change including a focus on clean energy.

Redistricting

In November 2008 voters passed Prop 11 to establish a Citizens Redistricting Commission that draws the lines for state Assembly, Senate, and Board of Equalization districts.
Click here to read about LWV's work to ensure that Prop 11 is successfully implemented and what you can do

Government Reform

Initiative reform was one of the topics of a statement made by the League of Women Voters of California at an August hearing.
Click here to see the LWV Statement on Budget and Constitutional Reform

How Can We Help You Become a More Informed Voter?

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League of Women Voters of Placer County
P.O.Box 836, Loomis, CA 95650
916-791-5187
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