Fact-Checking Claims About California’s Ballot MeasuresOctober 13, 2016 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California has fact-checked claims about many of the state’s most controversial ballot measures, from Proposition 64’s effort to legalize marijuana to Proposition 62’s proposal to abolish the death penalty.
California CountsProposition 55 May Be Good Politics, But Is It Good Policy?October 13, 2016 | Ben AdlerShould rich Californians pay higher state income taxes to fund schools, health care and other programs? Voters said yes four years ago. Now, with the budget healthier, the question is whether to extend taxes that supporters vowed would be temporary. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmaker Wants To End Unlimited Contributions By Political PartiesOctober 12, 2016 | Chris NicholsA state lawmaker has proposed ending a loophole allowing unlimited contributions by California political parties to candidates for office.
State GovernmentState Testing Ways To Tax Road Usage, Separate From The Gas TaxOctober 12, 2016 | Daniel PotterThousands of drivers are taking part in a statewide experiment to see how California might replace its gas tax. As more vehicles hit the highway without ever buying fuel, the state is looking for a better way to pay for roads. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia's Chief Justice Comments On Tensions Between Public, Law EnforcementOctober 11, 2016 | Ben Adler | Chris RemingtonThe chief justice of the California Supreme Court says she recognizes racial tensions between the public and law enforcement remain high. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: Climate Change Responsible For Surge In WildfiresOctober 10, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study shows that forest fires have doubled in the West because of climate change.
California CountsElection 2016 FAQ: Proposition 65, Money From Carry-Out BagsOctober 10, 2016Proposition 65 requires grocery stores to turn over money from sale of reusable bags to a new state fund.
California CountsElection 2016 FAQ: Proposition 66, Death Penalty ProceduresOctober 10, 2016Proposition 66 shortens process of death penalty appeals to “mend, not end” capital punishment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsElection 2016 FAQ: Proposition 67, Plastic Bag Ban Veto ReferendumOctober 10, 2016Proposition 67 clears a path for a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags to go into effect.
California's Pension CrisisWhen It Comes To Pensions, Illinois Is California's Ghost Of Christmas Yet To ComeOctober 10, 2016As California’s public-employee pension crisis grows—with taxpayers on the hook for hundreds of billions of dollars, and no clear plan for how to pay—other states are facing similar problems and have lessons to teach. Illinois is one of those states. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
