Public Policy News – from CA State AAUW

Please click HERE for the January issue of Public Policy News. Included is an article about “Why Public Policy Priorities Matter.” Also included are details for upcoming virtual events and an update regarding the ratification of the ERA.

Because the publication schedules for this newsletter and the AAUW CA Public Policy newsletter do not align, you can find the latest Public Policy news <here>.

Lobby Days 2025 – Save the Date! by Rhonda Skipper, Member AAUW California Public Policy Committee

Get ready to advance legislation that makes a difference! This spring the AAUW California 2025 Lobby Days event will be held over two days: an in-person meeting day at the State Capitol on Tuesday, April 8 and a virtual meeting day over Zoom on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. We encourage all AAUW California members to participate in this opportunity for advocacy that is essential to achieve our legislative priorities!

Starting in January, the Public Policy Committee will evaluate new bills introduced in the state legislature which are aligned with our Public Policy Priorities. In mid March, the committee will meet to select 30-35 bills to makeup AAUW California’s 2025 Legislative Agenda, including the top three bills that we will advance during Lobby Days. Training materials on these three bills will be posted on the state website by March 26, 2025, and a mandatory training webinar will be held on March 31, 2025 at 7:00pm.

A registration form will arrive in your inbox in early January 2025. If interested, please be sure to complete and return the form so that you get necessary updates about Lobby Days, including your team and meeting details.

Are Gender-Based Scholarships Problematic?

Read this thought-provoking article written by Missy Maceyko, Co-chair of the AAUW California Public Policy Committee <here>.