Legislative Initiatives
The 2008 State Party Platform was adopted at the June 14, 2008 State Convention. The key topics covered by the Platform are:
- Restoring Economic Security for Virginia's Families
- Protecting Homeowners
- Protecting Workers
- Support for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship
- Improving Trade Policies
- Support for Training and Re-training
- Ensuring Affordable, Quality Health Care for All
- Support for Expanding Help to the Poor and Uninsured
- Protecting Social Security
- Preserving Virginia's World-Class Public Education System
- Fulfilling the Promise of No Child Left Behind
- Support for Job Training and Continuing Education
- Support for Teachers
- Meeting Funding Responsibilities
- Support for a Well-Rounded Curriculum
- Support for Early Childhood Education
- Support Full Funding for Higher Education
- Preserving Virginia's Natural Resources
- Support for Tackling the Threats of Climate Change
- Support for a New Energy Policy
- Support for Access to Safe Drinking Water
- Support for Clean Rivers, Streams, and the Chesapeake Bay
- Support for Preserving Open Space
- Support for Outdoor Activities
- Celebrating Diversity & Community
- Affirmation of Equal Rights for Women, Civil Rights for All
- Faith in Action
- Support for People with Disabilities
- Opposition to Discrimination
- Support for Domestic Partnership Benefits
- Ensuring Fair Elections
- Support for Redistricting Reform
- Support for Restoring Felons' Rights to Vote
- Support for Consecutive Gubernatorial Terms
- Keeping Citizens Safe and Secure
- Support for Our Troops
- Support the Right to Bear Arms
- Support Fighting Terrorism
- Finding Solutions to Transportation Needs
- Encourage Use of Alternative Modes of Transit
- Support Responsible Growth
The Democratic agenda is also reflected in Governor Tim Kaine's legislative initiatives:
Read more about this topic: Democratic Party Of Virginia
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