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Here are three features of Digital Democracy: 1-Browse the database through the navigation above or search it in the bar to the right. 2-Below, see the latest state agenda on six major topics, as curated by our reporters. 3-Look up any of California’s 120 legislators to see data and stories about their activities, politics, policy interests ...
CalMatters - California Politics, Policy, and Political News
Our nonprofit, nonpartisan news team keeps you informed on the issues shaping your life: housing, healthcare, the environment, technology, the economy, justice, education and beyond. CalMatters makes California better by: Steering clear of bias: Our news cuts through the noise of online echo chambers and partisan talking points to deliver the ...
Look up your California election districts - CalMatters
Jan 31, 2022 — California election districts have changed for 2022 and beyond. Type in your address and find out your new legislative and congressional districts. Hundreds of thousands of voters were shifted in the new California election districts drawn by the state’s independent redistricting commission. A bushel of state legislators are retiring or ...
2024 California Ballot Propositions - CalMatters
In November, voters will determine the fate of 10 propositions — including whether to borrow a combined $20 billion for climate programs and school construction, whether to approve three amendments to the state constitution and what direction to take on crime, health care and taxes. The 2024 ballot is still more crowded than in 2022, when ...
What you need to know about California propositions - CalMatters
Oct 7, 2024 — California voters only decided one proposition on the March primary ballot — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mental health measure that barely passed — but will get their say on 10 in November. With your choices, you’ll help steer state policy on crime, health care, rent control and more. You can change the state constitution on gay marriage and ...
Gimme Props: A guide to the 2020 California propositions
Gimme Props 2020 Edition. An interactive guide for figuring out how to vote on California's ballot measures. Navigate with arrows or swipe. Click on question mark to start quiz. Results are saved to your device and can be loaded when you return. Control/Cmd+P to prints results on desktop. Use our interactive guide to figure out how you might ...
CA governor's would-be successors multiply as term ends | Opinion
Jul 24, 2024 — As Newsom finishes his governorship, would-be successors are multiplying. by Dan Walters July 24, 2024. So far five Democrats and one Republican have said they're vying to become California's next governor in two years. Several more candidates are considering running. Photo of the governor's seal by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters.
CA minimum wage increase for health care workers to begin
Oct 2, 2024 — A minimum wage increase for California health care workers is finally kicking in. A minimum wage increase for California health care workers will begin in October 2024. It was supposed to kick in four months earlier, but lawmakers delayed it because of budget concerns. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local.
Why CA voters should reject the Prop. 4 climate bond | Opinion
Sep 10, 2024 — Commentary. Climate costs will only go up if California fails to act. Voters should back a $10 billion bond. While these programs may be worth pursuing, they shouldn’t be funded with long-term debt. Again, bonds should only be used for long-term investments, not temporary programs that will be gone before the debt is paid off.
Garvey, Schiff clash in only fall debate in U.S. Senate race
Oct 9, 2024 — The sparks started flying between U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff and former L.A. Dodgers star Steve Garvey minutes into their only one-on-one debate, as both accused each other of failing Californians. In an hour-long televised forum this evening for the U.S. Senate seat — held by Dianne Feinstein until her death last year — the two traded verbal ...