League Priorities 2010
January 23rd, 2010 by lwvkitsapLEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WASHINGTON 2010 LEGISLATIVE
PRIORITIES
LWVWA Strengthens Democracy – public campaign financing for
judicial positions – reform of campaign contributions reporting and
disclosure – protect funding that invests in today in order to
promote a more secure future for all citizens
Strengthens Education and Early Learning
- a new K-12 basic education funding structure – expand the
definition of basic education to include children from birth to
five – support quality improvements to child care programs –
promote policies and programs that promote the wellbeing and safety
of all children – improved components of the childcare subsidy and
co-pay system
Improves Access to Health Care
- guarantee access for all residents in comprehensive, uniform, and
affordable health services – maintain funding for the Basic Health
Plan, Cover All Kids, incentives for primary care doctors to work
in underserved areas, the Health Insurance Partnership, and public
health
Protects Natural Resources and Human Health
- adopt an effective program to clean up, and prevent pollutants
from entering, the waters of the state – protect children from harm
due to exposures to toxic chemicals and other toxic substances
- support all efforts to reduce carbon gas emissions as quickly as
possible – support responsible land use planning to decrease
climate change – enact energy efficiency and conservation
programs
Promotes a Balanced Transportation System
- increase affordable and reliable access to public transportation
– decrease the number of single-occupancy vehicles on roads,
bridges and ferries – increase fuel efficiency by promoting
development and use of alternative fuel sources across all modes of
transportation
Tags: health, Legislature, pollution, transportation
Ann Strosnider is communications chair for the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.
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