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Voters Approve Most Tax Initiatives in Southern California
June 6, 2012 10:28 AM
by Zach Behrens
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Four of the five local tax measures voted upon throughout Southern California were approved by wide margins Tuesday night, possibly a sign that voters understand the cash-strapped nature of their local governments.
Fullerton Recall: Effort To Oust Three Council Members Appears Successful
June 6, 2012 12:23 AM
Candidates:
Remember the Kelly Thomas police death in Orange County last year? The fallout includes the likely recall of three politicians.
Measure F: Riverside Absentee Voters Oppose Creation Of Environmental Panel
June 6, 2012 12:03 AM
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Riverside election results posted just after the polls closed Tuesday showed absentee voters opting against the creation of an environmental panel.
More Prop 29 Facts to Make Your Head Spin (That's Not a Buzz)
May 30, 2012 3:53 PM
by Brian Frank
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Here are more facts to consider before you make up your mind about the proposed cigarette tax hike.
Initiative to Kill Calif. High-Speed Rail Approved for Signature-Gathering
May 17, 2012 1:20 PM
by Brian Frank
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Two Republican legislators, one current and one former, are backing the measure. The earliest it could make the ballot is November 2014.
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Gov. Brown removed her from a state board that identifies chemicals that cause cancer after she publicly opposed a cigarette tax that would raise revenues for cancer research.
L.A. Mayor Announces Support for Cigarette Tax Measure
May 10, 2012 5:42 PM
by Brian Frank
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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will appear with cycling superstar and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong at Children's Hospital Los Angeles Friday.
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Former Facebook Chief Privacy Officer Chris Kelly has so far contributed more than $1.6 million to the campaign, the bulk of its funding.
First TV Spot for Prop 29 Pushes Back Against Big Tobacco
May 9, 2012 4:31 PM
by Brian Frank
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Watch the new TV spot for the Yes on 29 campaign and see the Big Tobacco ad it's responding to.
Follow the Money in the June 2012 Primary: Props 28 and 29
May 4, 2012 6:48 PM
by Brian Frank
Campaign Finance:
We charted where the money's going and who's forking it over. Sometimes it takes a chart to reveal how striking the numbers really are.
Two Tax Measures Making Steady Progress Toward November Ballot
May 3, 2012 11:30 AM
by Brian Frank
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Two tax initiatives aiming for the November ballot hit key milestones this week, and they're not exactly complementary.
Propositions, Initiatives and Referendums: What's the Difference?
April 11, 2012 3:15 PM
by Brian Frank
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Californians create new laws by voter petition more than almost any other state. Here are some things we ought to know about the system.
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