Social Policy

Social Policy

Secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all. Promote social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans.

Position

To promote a system of high quality affordable, developmentally-appropriate child care.

Position

Retired in 2019. Vermont instituted state-wide Kindergarten screening.

Position

It is the consensus of the League of Women Voters of Vermont that vouchers and charter schools are not options for the Vermont public school system. Public education is for the general good of society.

Position

Many goals of the original position were met by Act 60 and Act 46.

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The four state delegations from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island concur on regional transportation goals.

Position

The League supports a variety of taxes and fees related to transportation to support transportation infrastructure, but is against a miles-travelled tax; the League supports fuel assistance for low-income Vermonters.

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The League is in favor of bicycle paths, walkways, electric powered vehicles, as well as geographic and intermodal connectivity.

Position

Positions taken on issues of Human Resources in Montana

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The LWV of Vermont favors a Vermont program to provide a basic level of quality health care to residents of Vermont.
League Members meeting with Governor Scott in March 2017
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League Members meeting with Governor Scott in March 2017

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