Tag: Proposition

Voter guide for Proposition 50 on redistricting in California

Support for Proposition 50 mainly comes from Democrats and their allies, which includes some influential politicians and powerful unions across California. Governor Newsom expressed that California should not resist what he views as Trump’s attempt to manipulate the 2026 midterm elections through redistricting that favors his party. He suggests that without a revamped map, there’s […]

Proposition 409 aims to enhance behavioral health and emergency services in Maricopa.

Phoenix’s Healthcare Initiative for Maricopa County Phoenix – A bond initiative set for November aims to enhance emergency and behavioral healthcare services at the only public teaching hospital and safety net system in Maricopa County. Proposal 409 seeks to authorize $898 million in bonds for Valley Health, which provides extensive medical services across the valley. […]

Arizona sheriffs want $100M more from state to enforce Proposition 314

Leer en Español While it may never be possible to illegally cross borders and national crimes to obtain the necessary court approval, Arizona sheriffs may want to prepare. The Arizona Sheriff’s Association is ready to enforce Proposition 314, hoping that state lawmakers will include $100 million in sheriff’s agencies over the next two years. The […]

Maricopa County GOP files to withdraw its suit challenging Proposition 479

The Maricopa County Republican Party on Sunday asked the Superior Court to dismiss its lawsuit challenging the certification of Proposition 479. County voters overwhelmingly passed the ballot measure in November. Extending the 40-year-old countywide half-cent sales tax would raise nearly $15 billion for local highways, roads and bus routes. Attorney Brian Brehm said: The complaint […]

Proposition 479 would continue sales tax for Maricopa County public transit, highways

Proposition 479 would continue the half-cent sales tax in Maricopa County until 2045 to fund transportation. The proceeds will help create 11.9 miles of new light rail and 45.3 miles of bus lines, as well as new lanes on conventional and HOV highways. (Cronkite News file photo) Phoenix – Wiz Proposition 479Continuation of Maricopa County’s […]

Proposition 5 ballot measure to make it easier to fund affordable housing fails

A ballot measure to make it easier to fund affordable housing and other public projects in California has failed. As of Friday afternoon, Proposition 5 was 56% to 44%, a difference of 1.3 million votes, according to a tally by the Secretary of State’s Office. This measure will lower the approval standard for local bonds […]

Proposition 479 winning by wide margin in Maricopa County

As of Wednesday, more than 60% of voters supported extending Maricopa County’s sales tax for another 20 years. PHOENIX — Proponents of Proposition 479 are hopeful their transportation funding bill will pass following Tuesday’s election results in Maricopa County. As of Wednesday afternoon, more than 60% of voters approved a proposal to extend the county’s […]

Proposition 6, which would end mandatory prison labor, trails

Proposition 6, an amendment that would abolish forced labor in state prisons, was delayed by initial results Tuesday night. The measure would remove “involuntary servitude” from the state constitution, which currently prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude except as penalties for crimes. This allows prisons to force prison staff to work and pay them less than […]