Proposition 479: What to know about the Maricopa County transportation initiative
article phoenix – Come November, Maricopa County voters will weigh policies specific to their county, and the results could impact transportation projects for years to come. Here’s what you need to know about Proposition 479. What is Proposition 479? around If approved, Proposition 479, a public relations pamphlet published by Maricopa County, would extend the […]
Yes on Proposition 36 gave $1 million to California GOP
The political committee supporting Prop. 36 has touted its support for anti-crime efforts from local Democratic leaders, donating $1 million to the California Republican Party in recent weeks. The donation not only shows Prop. 36’s proponents’ confidence in the bill passed in the Nov. 5 election, but also appears to resist efforts to portray the […]
Board and community members for Proposition 428 ahead of November Election
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – This November, Yuma County voters will have a say on a proposal that would generate funding for Yuma Elementary School District 1. Prop 428 would provide $77 million worth of bonds for renovations. The school district says it is one of the oldest schools in Arizona. This is the first […]
What would Proposition 479 mean for Phoenix area’s East Valley?
Corrections and clarifications: A previous version of this article contained incorrect information about a state law that prohibits light rail and streetcar extensions funded by revenue from transportation sales taxes. The article also provided incorrect information that the Proposition 479 plan would cover up to 70% of the costs associated with other light rail system […]
Voters Show They’re Fed Up With Crime In Poll On Blue State Proposition
California voters overwhelmingly support Proposition 36, a bill that increases penalties for certain drug and property crimes, according to a poll released Friday by the Institute for Governmental Studies (IGS). A poll conducted by Berkeley IGS shows strong support for the proposal among Californians, with 60% of likely voters supporting it as the November 5th […]
Proposition 5 could unleash a flood of public projects — and tax hikes
Funding for a new fire station, road repaving, library renovations and more will be voted on in the city of Santa Clara next month. Voters in the Silicon Valley suburb of 127,000 people will decide whether to participate in a $400 million bond program to fund improvements. Californians have made decisions like this hundreds of […]
Newsom cautions voters to ‘take a good look’ at Proposition 36
Sacramento — Gov. Gavin Newsom declined to say Thursday whether he plans to campaign against Proposition 36, a controversial anti-crime bill on the November ballot that targets property and drug crimes and has divided Democrats. “We may not be able to do it all,” Newsom said Thursday as he signed a massive affordable housing package […]
Progressive California lawmakers rally against Proposition 36
Sacramento — A group of progressive state lawmakers rallied Monday in opposition to Proposition 36. They called the ballot measure a “costly” crime reform that they say would lead to over-policing of underserved communities and incarcerating Californians at rates similar to the 1980s War on Drugs. “For decades, Californians have called for real safety and […]
Democrats show support for California crime measure Proposition 36
Sacramento — San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and local Democratic leaders on Wednesday voiced their support for Proposition 36, a crime reform measure on the November ballot that they hope will force Californians who regularly commit drug crimes to receive substance abuse treatment. “People are dying who don't need to die, businesses are closing who […]
Coconino County Seeks Public Input on Proposition 482 for Local Budget
On the November 5th ballot, Coconino County residents will have the opportunity to have their say on a proposal that could have a significant impact on the region's public funding. If passed, Proposition 482 would add $7.7 million to the county's base expenditure limit, which was established nearly half a century ago in fiscal year […]
