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Policymakers should develop a water conservation program. The program should be adequately funded. 

Policymakers should provide incentives for better performance and water quality in any privatization contracts. Incentives could include shorter contract terms with built-i

Policymakers should use rate cases to adopt water and sewer rates for private utilities.

Policymakers should ensure water demands for municipal, agricultural, and industrial uses are balanced with environmental protection and preservation of water quality. 

Policymakers should enact and update public financing systems for elections. This includes increasing matching funds, particularly for small donations.

Policymakers should establish and enforce uniform standards to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

Policymakers should encourage and promote maximum participation in the electoral process.

Federal, state, and local governments should maintain substantial penalties for violations of campaign finance laws.

Policymakers should expand disclosure requirements for all funds spent on elections or ballot initiatives.

Policymakers should protect against deceptive or misleading political fundraising practices.