Republican Congressman Tom McClintock Endorses Legalizing Marijuana October 13, 2016 McClintock says he abhors the use of marijuana, but current laws have failed.
Fact-Checking Claims About California’s Ballot Measures October 13, 2016 | Chris Nichols PolitiFact 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 Counts Proposition 55 May Be Good Politics, But Is It Good Policy? October 13, 2016 | Ben Adler Should 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.
Examining Bernie Sanders’ Claim: Prop 61 ‘Great For California Taxpayers’ October 12, 2016 Bernie Sanders says in a new TV advertisement that California's Proposition 61, a measure to lower state prescription drug prices, 'is great for taxpayers.' But analysts say it's not clear how the state would implement the measure. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Counts Proposition 54 Would Bring New Transparency Rules To The Legislature October 12, 2016 The ballot measure would require bills to be in print for three days before being passed, but it would also allow public recordings of meetings. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Counts Jerry Brown Pushes Earlier Release of Felons Under Proposition 57 October 7, 2016 Proposition 57 would let inmates appear before the parole board if they participate in rehabilitation.
California Counts Prop. 58 Would Undo Limitations On Bilingual Education October 6, 2016 California schools are limited in how much of a foreign language they can use to help English learner students. Prop. 58 would undo those limits. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
For Some, Fixing The Death Penalty Means Speeding Up Executions October 4, 2016 Since California reinstated the death penalty in 1978, nearly 900 death sentences have been handed down by juries. And yet the state has executed just 13 condemned inmates.
Proposition 62 Backers: ‘It’s Time To End California’s Death Penalty’ October 4, 2016 If there’s one thing supporters and opponents of capital punishment agree on, it’s that California’s death penalty as it is today doesn’t work. Since California reinstated capital punishment in 1978, about 875 death sentences have been handed down.
What’s In The Calif. Bag Fee For The Environment? Opponents: ‘Not One Penny’ October 3, 2016 | Chris Nichols The No on 67 campaign says Proposition 67's mandatory 10-cent charge on bags would be a tax and won't go toward funding environmental protections. Is the claim accurate? Does any money from the charge go to environmental causes? Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Election 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.
Election 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.
Election 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.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 63, Gun And Ammunition SalesOctober 9, 2016Proposition 63 regulates ammunition sales, requires lost and stolen guns be reported, makes gun theft a felony.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 64, Marijuana LegalizationOctober 9, 2016Proposition 64 makes recreational marijuana legal in California for adults 21 and over.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 61, Prescription Drug CostsOctober 8, 2016Proposition 61 tries to reduce prescription drug costs by tying what state pays to what the VA Department pays.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 62, Repeal The Death PenaltyOctober 8, 2016Proposition 62 bans the death penalty and replaces it with life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 59, Overturn Citizens United Act advisory QuestionOctober 7, 2016Proposition 59 is an advisory measure that seeks constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United court ruling.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 60, Condoms In Pornographic FilmsOctober 7, 2016Proposition 60 places specific language into law mandating use of condoms in porn films.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 57, Parole, Sentencing And Court ProceduresOctober 6, 2016Proposition 57 makes it easier for state inmates to be released from prison if they demonstrate rehabilitation.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 58, English Language EducationOctober 6, 2016Proposition 58 eliminates a law that schools teach students in English only.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 55, Extension Of Income Tax IncreaseOctober 5, 2016Proposition 55 extends for another 12 years the temporary tax increases mandated by earlier proposition.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 56, Tobacco Tax IncreaseOctober 5, 2016Proposition 56 raises the tax rate for tobacco from one of lowest in the country to one of the highest.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 54, Public Display Of Legislative BillsOctober 4, 2016Proposition 54 requires that state bills be printed and posted online three days before they can be passed.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 53, Public Vote On Revenue BondsOctober 4, 2016Proposition 53 requires voter approval for any project paid for with $2 billion or more in revenue bonds.
Time To Cram: California's 17 Ballot Measure Propositions ExplainedOctober 3, 2016The general election's right around the corner and it's time to get prepped. We've gathered up what you need to know for each of the 17 statewide propositions.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 52, Private Hospital Fees For Medi-CalOctober 3, 2016Proposition 52 makes permanent a fee paid by private hospitals that helps the state obtain Medi-Cal funds.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 51, Public School Facility BondsOctober 3, 2016Proposition 51 allows the sale of $9 billion in bonds to pay for new K-12 and community college facilities.
