MEETING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS

Relied on LWVUS positions: One of the goals of social policy should be to reduce poverty and promote self-sufficiency for individuals and families; Increasing emphasis on cash assistance; Benefit levels should sufficient to provide adequate food; and Pay equity

Action:

• Supported a requirement that most employers provide paid sick leave. (not achieved 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016.)
• Supported an increase in Earned Income Tax Credits for families and individuals (not achieved 2016)
• Supported a state supplement to provide a minimum of $30/month in food stamps (achieved 2016)
• Supported equal pay for equal work (achieved 2016)