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LWVMN's Positions
LWV Minnesota, as part of LWV United States, automatically adopts all positions of the LWV United States. LWVMN's Program For Action provides an overview of the LWVUS positions alongside the state-specific positions LWVMN has adopted. The Program For Action is updated every two years following the LWVMN State Convention.
LWVMN Program for Action 2021-2023
LWVMN Legislative Priorities
(More Information on LWVMN's Priorities)
The LWVMN board of directors sets priorities based on the current needs of Minnesota, their relevancy to LWV’s mission, their political feasibility, and their urgency. While LWVMN works on many issues, these issues receive additional dedicated resources.
Read the Capitol Letter for updates during the Legislative sesion.
2024 LWVMN Legislative Priorities
Redistricting Reform
- congressional, legislative and local redistricting reform to establish redistricting processes which are driven by citizens through citizen commissions
- include prioritized principles that place minority representation and communities of interest above geographic and political considerations; and establish transparency through public input and review
Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment
- Promote the adoption of a ballot issue in 2024 or 2026 to add the Equal Rights Amendment into the Minnesota State Constitution.
Climate Change
- Continue to support the Minnesota Environmental Partnership in working toward solutions to climate change.
Other 2023 Statewide Priorities
Ranked Choice Voting
Money in Politics
End of Life Options
LWVMN Legislative Action and Advocacy
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