Voter Guide: Propositions Round-up
The ballot facing California voters this year includes 11 propositions. Capital Public Radio senior editor Alan Ray and our team of reporters take you through the ballot initiatives and referendum with this voter's guide.
Monday, November 5, 2012 10:01 AM
Prop 40: State Senate Redistricting Referendum
We wrap up our series on the 11 ballot measures Californians will decide this fall with a look at Prop 40 - the referendum that seeks to overturn the current state Senate district map. Its supporters have abandoned it, but voters will still weigh in.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Insight Examines Prop 40
Proposition 40 may be one of the least contentious measures on the November 6 ballot -- its sponsors have withdrawn their support for the proposition.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Prop 39: Ending a Tax Break for Businesses
Next in our series on California's November ballot measures, we take a look at Proposition 39. It would change a critical piece of corporate tax law and provide more money to the state – but higher taxes for some businesses.
Friday, October 19, 2012Insight Examines Prop 39
Should multistate businesses be allowed to choose between two methods to determine their California taxable income?
Friday, October 19, 2012
Prop 38: Molly Munger Tax Initiative
Californians will soon decide whether they want to increase taxes to support public schools. Our election 2012 coverage continues with a report on Proposition 38.
Thursday, October 18, 2012Insight Examines Prop 38
This proposal would raise taxes on most Californians by about $54 a year to help fund education and early childhood programs.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Prop 37: Battle Over Labeling Genetically Engineered Foods Ramps Up
In November Californians will decide whether to require that foods containing genetically engineered ingredients say so on the package. On its face Proposition 37 seems like a simple addition to a label, but it could have much broader ramifications.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012Insight Examines Prop 37
This proposal would require food producers to label genetically engineered food.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Prop 36 Would Change Sentencing Guidelines For Felonies
A challenge to California’s “Three Strikes” sentencing law is on the ballot this fall. Proponents say some felonies should not result in life in prison. Opponents say a change in the law would allow dangerous criminals to be released.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012Insight Examines Prop 36
Proposition 36 would alter California's three-strikes law to exclude non-violent felonies.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Prop 35 Would Increase Penalties on Human Traffickers
As part of our ongoing series about California initiatives in November’s election, we take a look at Proposition 35.
Sunday, October 14, 2012Insight Examines Prop 35
Proposition 35 would quadruple jail time and greatly increase financial penalties for people convicted of human trafficking.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Prop 34: Death Penalty Repeal
Our series on the initiatives Californians will be voting on next month continues with a look at Proposition 34 which would repeal the death penalty.
Friday, October 12, 2012Insight Examines Prop 34
If passed, Prop 34 would repeal the death penalty in California and replace it with life imprisonment without possibility of parole.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Prop 33: Auto Insurance Rules
We continue our look at next month’s California election ballot with Proposition 33. It would change state laws on auto insurance premiums.
Thursday, October 11, 2012Insight Examines Prop 33
Should a person's history of insurance coverage also be a factor in how rates are set for drivers?
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Prop 32: Union and Corporate Campaign Contributions
In our next story in our series on California’s 11 November ballot measures, we look at what could be the loudest fight on the airwaves: Proposition 32, which deals with union and corporate campaign contributions.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012Insight Examines Prop 32
One of the most contentious propositions this election season is an initiative intended to scale back the influence of special interest in California politics.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Prop 31: Changing the Budgeting Process
Our election 2012 coverage continues with a report on Proposition 31. The measure would change California’s budgeting process. But it does much more than that.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012Insight Examines Prop 31
Beth talks with Steve Boilard of Sacramento State's Center for California Studies and Capital Public Radio's Capitol reporter Amy Quinton.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Prop 30: Gov. Brown's Tax Initiative
Voting in California begins this week as counties send out vote-by-mail ballots. So we're kicking off our look at the 11 statewide measures Californians will decide this fall with Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax initiative, Proposition 30.
Monday, October 8, 2012Insight Examines Prop 30
Proposition 30 would boost income to schools by raising the state's sales tax ¼ cent for four years and increasing income taxes on people making more than $250,000 annually for seven years.
Monday, October 8, 2012
U.S. Congressional District 7: Dan Lungren vs Ami Bera
Republican Congressman Dan Lungren and his Democratic challenger, Ami Bera, disagreed on Medicare and traded personal jabs during their debate.
U.S. Congressional District 9: Jerry McNerney vs. Ricky Gill
One of the nationally watched Congressional battles this election season is the campaign for California’s 9th District. Democratic incumbent Jerry McNerney and Republican challenger Ricky Gill squared off in their first and only debate.
Voter Guide
Do your homework before heading to the polls, as we give you the latest information on the 11 propositions on the California ballot, along with coverage of key races in the General Election.
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