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In November,
WEEL's Board Members worked hard during a two day Board retreat. Kate Cholewa of the
Montana Women's Lobby presented an excellent workshop. This training proved
invaluable to the board in establishing WEEL's legislative platform. Last year, WEEL
members were so
effective at educating policy makers and testifying during public hearings that our voice
has now been sought out. We want to continue our public policy track record by
participating in on-going legislative analysis and action. Due to our limited
resources we want to stay focused on the issues that are
important to you, our members. The Board decided WEEL will work on issues that
affect low-income families in the state of Montana and developed a legislative
platform. Issues for this session
include, the Child Health Insurance Program, Child Support Assurance, Unemployment
Insurance for recipients and the continued funding of FAIM.
In addition, WEEL is working with Tom Facey,
Missoula (D) to file a bill which will address punitive sanctioning of welfare recipients
in Montana.
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