Authorizes $7.12 billion in new general obligation bonds, and re-allocates $425 million in previously authorized unsold bonds, to fund various water-related programs. BACKGROUND Most of the snow and rain that California’s people and economic activities rely on has historically fallen…
Proposition 48 is a referendum that asks if the recently signed compacts between two Indian tribes and the state of California should be allowed to go into effect. BACKGROUND Indian gaming was legalized in California in 2000 by Proposition 1-A.…
Eliminating the corrupting influence of money in our democracy is a vital concern. Unfortunately, this vague, poorly drafted ballot measure is not the solution. A constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United may have appeal as a quick fix, but in reality it is a slow, laborious, costly, and potentially unsuccessful strategy. A poorly written amendment could have significant unintended consequences—not the least of which is squelching actual political speech. Voters deserve a fair election system today, not years or decades from now. Instead of looking to an imagined silver bullet, we need to take broad action now, including fixing our Federal Elections Commission, expanding disclosure laws, overturning California’s ban on public financing of elections, and asking a new Supreme Court to revisit the ruling.
The Measure PASSED The Question: Shall California’s elected officials use their authority to propose and ratify an amendment to the federal Constitution overturning the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission? The Situation: There are two…
Although problems persist, voter registration for 2016 elections will be easier for some The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) took the necessary first steps toward improving voter registration services offered online and at its 174 field offices across the…
Position in Brief: LWVUS POSITION ON MONEY IN POLITICS The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that the methods of financing political campaigns should: The League believes that political corruption includes the following: In order to achieve…
Position in Brief: Following the January 2016 meeting, the League of Women Voters board announced a new position calling for safeguards to govern the constitutional convention process. State Leagues can use this new position, as well as the new position…
Position in Brief: Following the January 29-31 meeting, the League of Women Voters board announced a new position outlining considerations for evaluating constitutional amendment proposals. State Leagues can use this new position, as well as the new position calling for…
Sacramento, CA – In the November 2014 election, only 31% of eligible Californians voted, and young people and people of color continued to be alarmingly underrepresented. To help improve voter information and increase voter turnout, the League of Women Voters…
SEEPOLITICAL PARTNERS WITHTHE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF CALIFORNIA EDUCATION FUND ON ANIMATED BALLOT MEASURE VIDEOS Pilot partnership will offer fun and engaging ballot measure videos toencourage Californians to vote in the November 4 election LosAngeles, CA: Online voter education…