State LWV Issues

Current legislative priorities include:

• Reforming State Government

• Ethics Reform

• Campaign Finance Reform

• Improve Election Processes

• Enhanced training of poll workers

• Form a non-partisan Redistricting Commission

• Present an Open and Accountable State budget process

• Energy and Environment

• Reduce greenhouse emissions

• Foster renewable energy

• Protect water quality

• Promote smart growth through regional planning

• Cost Effective and accessible Heath Care

• Support Health Care legislation that provides a basic level of quality physical and mental Health Care and meets the League's criteria for equity, access, quality and cost containment.

To see further details on LWVNY issues go to the LWVNY webite http://www.lwvny.org and click on Advocacy Areas.   Click on Legislative Agenda (below 2009 Legislative Packet) for more information.

Newly adopted State Study:   Consolidation of Local Government Units and Shared Services.

Check out the Citizen Action Tool Kit on the LWVNY website.