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 GovernmentUnions Push Competing Minimum Wage, Prop 30 InitiativesNovember 10, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia voters will likely be asked next year whether to extend the Proposition 30 income taxes on the rich and whether to raise the minimum wage. But it's not yet clear if they’ll be asked those questions once – or twice. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPoll Shows Support For California Tax InitiativesOctober 1, 2015 | Ben BradfordEven though a majority of Californians favor it, a push to extend higher state income taxes for the wealthy could face a tough fight at the ballot box, a new poll finds.
State GovernmentSecond Initiative Filed To Extend Prop 30September 21, 2015 | Katie OrrThere is another effort underway to extend California’s Proposition 30 income tax. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBallot Initiative To Extend Prop 30 AnnouncedSeptember 14, 2015 | Katie OrrThere’s an official effort underway to extend a portion of California’s Proposition 30, which raises tax money for the state’s schools. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
