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Should Voters Approve Proposition 2? How California’s Rainy Day Fund Would Be Updated
key takeaway Proposition 2 on the November 2026 ballot would change the rules for California’s rainy day fund to build a larger reserve and better protect core public services during budget emergencies, such as an economic downturn. Prop. 2 also would expand the types of state debt that could be repaid with General Fund revenues … Continued
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Should California Voters Approve Proposition 43?
key takeaway Proposition 43 on the November ballot would require that at least two-thirds of local voters approve any local initiative that would create, extend, or increase a special tax, starting on January 1, 2027. As communities across California are facing substantial challenges and uncertainties, this measure would make it harder for local voters to … ContinuedBallot PropositionsTaxes & Revenue -
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Billionaire Tax Explained: What Proposition 40 Would Mean for California
Learn About the Implications of the One-Time Billionaire Wealth Tax for CaliforniansBallot PropositionsTaxes & Revenue -
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Will Prop. 37 Make Homeownership More Affordable? It’s Not Guaranteed
key takeaway Proposition 37 on the November 2026 ballot would establish a “middle-class” homebuyer downpayment assistance program, funded with up to $25 billion in revenue bonds. This assistance could only be used to purchase newly built homes or newly created housing units converted from nonresidential buildings, where the buyer is the first purchaser. The program … ContinuedBallot PropositionsHousing & Homelessness -
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Proposition 1: California’s Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond
key takeaway Proposition 1, appearing on the November 2026 ballot, would provide funding for affordable housing and accessible homeownership. Prop. 1 asks voters to authorize a $11.25 billion general obligation bond to fund programs that support the creation and preservation of affordable housing, expand homebuying opportunities for low- and moderate-income Californians and veterans, and invest … ContinuedBallot PropositionsHousing & Homelessness -
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Should Voters Approve Prop. 3? How Top Tax Rates Have Helped Californians
A Look at What California’s Top Tax Rates Have Funded — and What’s at Risk if Voters Don’t Approve Prop. 3Ballot PropositionsTaxes & Revenue -
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California Passed Prop. 1: What’s Next for Behavioral Health System Reform?
This report focuses on Proposition 1, which appeared on the 2024 general election ballot.Ballot PropositionsHealth -
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Understanding Proposition 35
California voters will decide on November 5th, 2024 whether to pass Proposition 35, which would 1) require the state to request federal approval for the Managed Care Organization tax on an ongoing basis and 2) allocate those dollars for certain health care investments.Ballot PropositionsHealth -
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Understanding Proposition 36
Why Prop. 36 Fails Californians: Escalating Costs, Deepening Disparities, and Ineffective SolutionsBallot PropositionsJustice System -
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What is Proposition 98 and How Does the State Budget Shortfall Affect It?
Despite California’s commitment to funding education through Prop. 98, increased child poverty and budget shortfalls pose substantial challenges.Ballot PropositionsCalifornia BudgetEducation -
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Understanding Proposition 1
California voters will decide on March 5th, 2024, whether to pass Proposition 1, a two-part initiative aiming to improve access to behavioral health services. This includes funding for treatment facilities, housing support, and changes to the Mental Health Services Act.Ballot PropositionsHealthHousing & Homelessness -
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Outdated Gann Limit challenges state’s ability to support public services
It’s time to reconsider rules that deny policymakers the tools needed to fulfill the promise of a California dream for all Californians.Ballot PropositionsCalifornia Budget
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