Mexican Breadwinners Fear Paying For Trump's Border WallFebruary 9, 2017Pres. Donald Trump has threatened to force Mexico to pay for his border wall by targeting money transfers into Mexico, or remittances. This would affect U.S. citizens as well as Mexicans.
State GovernmentCalifornia High Court Puts Proposition 66 On HoldDecember 20, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe California Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a November ballot measure that seeks to streamline the state’s death penalty system to consider a lawsuit filed by Proposition 66 opponents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRecord-High California Voter Turnout...Sort OfDecember 16, 2016 | Ben AdlerMore California voters cast ballots in last month's election than ever before, but not a record-high percent. Meanwhile, more Californians voted by mail than in any general election in a presidential year.
State GovernmentLegislative Democrats Pass House Rules That Test Prop 54December 6, 2016 | Ben AdlerProposition 54 is already being tested at the state Capitol, less than one month after its approval by California voters. The ballot measure requires the Legislature to post bills in print and online for 72 hours before taking final votes.
State GovernmentNo Evidence To Back Trump's Claim Of California Voter FraudNovember 28, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia election officials are rejecting President-elect Donald Trump’s unfounded claim of “serious voter fraud” in the state.
State GovernmentCalifornia Voters Reject Prop 53, Pass Prop 66November 22, 2016 | Ben AdlerTwo weeks after Election Day, the Associated Press has called the final two unresolved California ballot measures.
State GovernmentWhy California Takes So Darn Long To Count Its VotesNovember 21, 2016 | Ben AdlerTwo weeks after Election Day, two California propositions and numerous local races remain too close to call. That’s because counties estimate there are still more than two million unprocessed ballots. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPollsters: Election Results Show California Unlike Rest Of AmericaNovember 16, 2016 | Ben AdlerIt’s often said that “as California goes, so goes the nation.” But that’s rarely been less true than in last week’s election. Two of California’s most highly respected pollsters say the results underscore just how different the Golden State is. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Harris Hopeful GOP's US Senate Majority Ready To Tackle Immigration, Criminal Justice ReformNovember 11, 2016“There are a lot of people…who are feeling dispirited at best," Harris said Thursday. "Part of what we are here to say is, ‘You are not alone. You matter.’”
State GovernmentCalifornia Remains Blue, But A Little Purple Creeps InNovember 10, 2016Predictably, Clinton defeated Trump in California by nearly 2-1. But despite approving several progressive measures, the state's voters sent out mixed messages on just how far they were willing to go.
