California election results: All 10 propositions - CalMatters
Nov 5, 2024 · Prop. 2, passed and Prop. 4, passed: The two bond measures, approved by voters, will allow the state to borrow $10 billion to repair K-12 schools and community colleges, and $10 billion to address climate change in a variety of areas including drinking water improvements and extreme heat and wildfire programs. Recent polling showing the climate bond likely to pass …
California laws 2024: Which bills did Newsom sign? - CalMatters
Aug 27, 2024 · For California laws, the buck does really stop at Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. While the Legislature approved hundreds of bills before ending its regular session on Aug. 31, Newsom decides whether they become law.. He finished on Sept. 30 — and vetoed about 18% of nearly 1,000 bills passed in the final days (and nearly 16% of all 1,200 bills passed by the …
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As cost of CalPERS pensions increases, Newsom offsets cost
Apr 15, 2024 · Lea esta historia en Español. More generous-than-expected raises for California state workers are nudging up the cost of public employee pensions, according to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.. But, for one year, Gov. Gavin Newsom has a plan to save some money that otherwise would have to be spent on those retirement plans.
2024 California ballot measures: What you need to know
Jul 4, 2024 · Assemblymember Evan Low speaks with fellow lawmaker Phillip Chen at the Capitol on March 27, 2023. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters. By Ben Christopher. By 2014, California voters were sick of ballots larded up with too many measures, many of them highly technical, specific to one industry or difficult to understand. So state lawmakers changed the …
CA hits clean-energy milestones but has long way to go - CalMatters
Aug 19, 2024 · Signs of progress are emerging. From January to mid-July of this year, zero-carbon, renewable energy exceeded demand in California for 945 hours during 146 days — equivalent to a month-and-a-half of 100% fossil-fuel-free electricity, according to the California Energy Commission, the state agency tasked with carrying out the clean energy mandates.
Fact check: What claims about Prop 33 are true? - CalMatters
Oct 18, 2024 · Lea esta historia en Español. Confused about Proposition 33? You’re not alone. A recent poll shows the ballot measure to give local governments more ability to limit rent increases is running neck and neck, with nearly a third of voters undecided.. Prop. 33 would repeal a state law known as the Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act that prevents local governments from …
California gun laws, explained (2024) - CalMatters
Nov 14, 2019 · California has a reputation for being tough on guns. That reputation is well-earned. Researchers at Boston University have counted 111 California laws that in some way restrict “the manner and space in which firearms can be used.” They include regulations on dealers and buyers, background check requirements, and possession bans directed at certain “high risk” …
New California laws taking effect in 2025: Get up to speed fast
Dec 26, 2024 · Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State. Cannabis cafes and expanded outdoor drinking? An end to a banking ...