'Yes On 55' School Claim Misses The Mark September 13, 2016 Recent radio and TV ads claim California’s K-12 public schools face dire cuts if voters fail to approve Proposition 55, a measure on November’s ballot that would extend an income tax hike on wealthy residents. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Californians Speak Out On Election And Public Policy Issues Leading Up To November September 8, 2016 A new poll conducted by CalSpeaks on behalf of a California Counts collaboration reveals new insight into voters' thoughts on the U.S. Senate Race and propositions in the air. Joining us is Sacramento State's Kim Nalder to give further analysis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Will California’s Prop 60 Expose Adult Film Workers To Lawsuits? September 2, 2016 | Chris Nichols Opponents of California’s Proposition 60, which requires adult film performers to wear condoms, say it’s not the protective measure it’s touted to be.
California Counts PolitiFact California: Big Tobacco Blowing Smoke In Claim About California's Prop 56 August 26, 2016 Opponents of Proposition 56, California’s proposed $2 per pack cigarette tax hike, are flooding radio airwaves with attacks on the measure.
California Counts 5 Things To Know About Legalizing Recreational Pot In California August 17, 2016 Will California be the fifth state to legalize recreational pot this November? The ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ campaigns discuss the pros and cons of the measure. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Counts Truth Be Told: California Has ‘Largest Death Row In Western Hemisphere’ August 12, 2016 Does California have the largest death row in the Western Hemisphere? PolitiFact California checks this claim.
Feinstein’s Claim About Marijuana Ads On ‘Prime Time’ TV Goes Up In Smoke August 5, 2016 Senator Feinstein made a claim about marijuana in prime time television ads once Prop. 64 passes. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ballot Initiatives That Would Increase Taxes Qualify For State's November Ballot July 1, 2016 | Ben Bradford Ballot initiatives that would increase taxes on cigarettes and wealthier Californians have both qualified for the state’s November ballot. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Second Grocery Bag Measure Eligible For November Ballot June 29, 2016 | Ben Adler Californians were already set to vote this fall on whether to uphold the statewide plastic bag ban that Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law in 2014. Now, the Secretary of State’s office says a related measure has also qualified for the November ballot.
Recreational Marijuana Measure Qualifies For November Ballot June 28, 2016 | Ben Adler California voters will decide this fall whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. 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.
