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The State We're In: Washington
A Civics Text by the League of Women Voters of Washington Education Fund

ACTION & POSITIONS

- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
- COAL TRAINS IN WA
- POSITION STATEMENTS
- WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE & GOVERNMENT
- LEGISLATIVE NEWSLETTER
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2012-2013 Legislative Priorities

The results are in!  This year, League will advocate to:
  • Adopt Balanced, Fair, Adequate and Flexible State Revenue Policies
  • Strengthen Democracy
  • Support Education, Early Learning, Families & Children
  • Protect Natural Resources
  • Support Adequate Funding for Statewide Transportation
  • Improve Acccess to Health Care
  • Support Sustainable Agricultural Policies
Click here for details on each priority.

You can make a difference. Sign up for League's Legislative Newsletter and Action Alerts to learn how YOU can advocate for these important issues.

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Coal Trains & Ships in Washington state

Are you concerned about the proposed coal terminal in Cherry Point, WA? A summary of the public comments for the project proposed for Cherry Point, near Bellingham is now available. Click here to read it. 
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LWVWA Position Statements

Program in Action 2011-2013
A summary of studies, consensus, and action taken by the League of Women Voters of Washington since the 1920s.
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Washington State Legislature & Government

Washington State Legislature

The Legislature convenes the second Monday of January
*In odd-numbered years it meets for 105 days (Jan - mid April)
*In even-numbered years it meets for 60 days (Jan - mid March)

State Government Links
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LWVWA Legislative Newsletter

Subscribe to LWVWA's e-Legislative Newsletter here.

2013 Legislative Newsletter

QUICK LINKS

Studies:
Early Care & Education Birth to 5
Washington State Ferries
Growth Management Act
 Election Reform
 Washington State Taxes

Issues:
Reproductive Rights
Water Use Information & Resouces
Climate Change

In The News:
Washington Public News Service