State GovernmentReplacing Cash Bail: Fairer Justice Or Robopocalypse?October 22, 2020Prop. 25 would use algorithms to advise judges on bail decisions. So why are some early boosters having second thoughts?
State GovernmentWhy Do We Keep Voting On This? Exploring Prop. 13’s ‘Tax Revolt Family Tree’October 21, 2020If it seems like California voters are perpetually being asked to redefine, clarify, overhaul or rewrite the terms of the 1978 tax revolt, it’s because we are. Since Prop. 13, the state has voted 33 times on potential amendments to it.
State GovernmentWhen Will My Ballot Be Counted? The Perks Of Voting EarlyOctober 21, 2020If you want your ballot counted as soon as possible, know that county officials say they’ll mostly be tallied in this order.
State GovernmentNorCal Republicans Say A Local Focus, Not National Politics, Will Help Them Win This YearOctober 21, 2020 | Nina SparlingDemocrats have controlled state politics in California for years. But Republicans still have strongholds in the far north and east. Two of the area’s newest conservative legislators talk about how they view the party, this election season and beyond. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Are Shattering Early Ballot Return Records. Will It Translate To Record-Breaking Turnout, Too?October 20, 2020 | Nicole NixonMost ballots that have been returned are from voters who were already likely to vote: older people who belong to a political party. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThese Women Democrats Are Trying to Turn Rural California Blue This ElectionOctober 20, 2020A slate of Democratic candidates are running for national and state seats in deeply conservative, far Northern and Eastern parts of California. But they’re up against tough odds in districts with majority Republican registered voters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProp. 20: Should California’s DNA bank expand to shoplifters, opioid offenders?October 19, 2020Tens of thousands of people convicted of misdemeanors would have their DNA stored. District attorneys disagree about whether it would help solve violent crimes.
State GovernmentHow Would Prop. 15 Impact California’s Housing Crisis?October 17, 2020Some experts are concerned higher taxes on commercial properties will incentivize cash-strapped cities to favor retail over housing. One analysis suggests Prop. 15 could be a housing boon, though.
California State Of Mind | Episode 1This Election, Californians Will Reckon With Legacy GOP PoliciesOctober 16, 2020CalMatters and CapRadio launch their new politics and policy podcast with a look at how this year’s election could undo decades of conservative policy — and a quick chat about those controversial GOP ballot boxes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Eases Off Legal Threats Over GOP Unauthorized Ballot Drop BoxesOctober 16, 2020The California Republican Party has made some concessions following a cease and desist letter from the state, but will continue to use ballot drop boxes.
