State GovernmentWhy This Year’s Ballot Propositions Show California Isn’t As Progressive As Some Might ThinkNovember 6, 2020 | Nicole NixonCalifornia is a solidly blue state when it comes to candidates. But when issues are on the ballot, the results are much more nuanced.
State GovernmentSpending In California’s Ballot Proposition Fights Tops $750 MillionNovember 2, 2020 | Nicole NixonIf you’ve felt inundated by mailers, text messages and TV ads by campaigns behind California’s 12 ballot propositions recently, it’s because those campaigns are raking in a record-breaking amount of cash this year.
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 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 GovernmentPrivacy Puzzle: Consumer Advocates Divided Over California’s Prop. 24October 8, 2020Privacy champions have lined up on both sides of the measure, arguing over which strategies can best protect consumers and their digital data.
State GovernmentWhat To Know About Gig Worker Pay Before Voting On Prop. 22October 6, 2020No, the ballot measure won’t ban Uber and Lyft in California. But it would overhaul how drivers get paid.
State GovernmentWhat's On The Ballot? Here's A Look At California's 2020 PropositionsOctober 5, 2020 | Chris Nichols | Nicole NixonCalifornia has 12 propositions on the November 2020 ballot. Here are the basics of what you need to know about each one as we get close to Election Day.
Solar Industry, Tax Experts Reject Claim Prop. 15 Imposes ‘Massive Tax Increase’ On Solar In CaliforniaSeptember 25, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe solar industry says a recently-signed California law prevents tax hikes on commercial solar through 2024 even if Proposition 15 passes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Are Voting On Another Dialysis Ballot Measure. What To Know About Prop. 23.September 24, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaA proposition on the November ballot would place several new requirements on dialysis clinics. Supporters say these are necessary safety measures, opponents say they’re too costly and will lead to clinic closures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAffirmative Action Returns To California’s Ballot Amid Demonstrations For Racial JusticeSeptember 18, 2020 | Nicole NixonA lot has changed since 1996, when California voters outlawed affirmative action. But many arguments on either side of the debate remain familiar. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.