Other Issues

Other Issues

From advancing health care to protecting the environment, voters care about many issues. We promote social and economic justice as well as the health and safety of all Americans to defend democracy.

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The league is a national nonpartisan political organization which encourages members to be informed and active participants in government, work to increase understanding of major public issues and to influence public policy through education and advocacy. Membership is open to all males and females sixteen years of age and older. All members belong not only to the local league but also to the state and national leagues.

Membership dues are not tax deductible.

Initiative and Referendum

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2018.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut supports the current method of amending the State Constitution, with amendments proposed by the General Assembly and ratified by referendum and then the General Assembly.

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General Assembly

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2018.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut supports continued improvement in the structure and procedures of the General Assembly in order to maintain its effectiveness as an independent and responsive branch of the state government.

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Fiscal Policy

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2018.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut supports the state budget as an effective policy-making tool of the state government, bonds as funding for long-term capital projects, and state funding intervention in specified programs.

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Ethics

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2018.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut supports government officials and employees being held accountable for carrying out their duties in an effective and ethically-responsible manner.

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Water Resources

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2018.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut supports state policies and programs which promote comprehensive long-range planning for conservation and development of land and water resources.

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Land Use

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2018.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut supports policies and procedures which promote comprehensive long-range planning for conservation and development of land and water resources.

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Teen Pregnancy

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2018.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut supports appropriate services and programs to encourage and enable adolescent parents to finish high school and become economically self-sufficient, ensure that K-12 students have access to appropriate sex education, & provide adequate training to teachers of these recommended programs.

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School Vouchers

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2018.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut supports a system of elementary and secondary education that must be fiscally and educationally accountable to Connecticut citizens.

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