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There are a lot of strong opinions about Prop 13. Many longtime California business and home owners strongly support it and want to protect all aspects of it, fearing the elimination of part of it could lead to the elimination of all of it.

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PolitiFact California

No, Californians Aren’t Being Asked To Repeal Prop. 13’s Residential Property Tax Limits

January 24, 2020 | Chris Nichols

Widely-shared social media posts falsely claimed California politicians plan to 'repeal Prop. 13.'

PolitiFact California

PolitiFact California: Fact or Fiction? A Look At Claims About SB 50, One Of California’s Most Controversial Housing Bills

January 21, 2020 | Chris Nichols

California housing bill SB 50 would require cities and counties to allow higher-density housing near job and transit centers.

PolitiFact California

One Year In, Gov. Gavin Newsom Shows Bold Action, But California’s Homelessness Crisis Deepens

January 13, 2020 | Chris Nichols

Newsom’s budget and legislative steps represent continued progress on his campaign pledge to address homelessness statewide. PolitiFact California continues to rate his promise ‘In the Works’ on our Newsom-Meter.

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