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An appeals court has upheld California’s law banning gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The decision could have implications for Oregon’s Measure 114, which also regulates large-capacity magazines.

Ballot Measure 114 bans the purchase of magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. It also requires a permit for anybody purchasing a firearm, but won’t go into effect immediately.

Critics of the state’s initiative petition system say it gives too much say to the Portland region.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to see tangible results from the $6.4 billion mental health bond voters approved last year. Moving fast carries a risk of neglecting under-resourced communities.

The ballot measure to increase penalties for drug and theft-related crimes and to encourage drug diversion programs passed overwhelmingly in November. It took effect in December, but lawmakers still haven't allocated the funds to pay for it.

California recorded historically high numbers of deaths in county jails for the past six years. Now, counties expect to house more prisoners as Prop. 36 takes effect.

Prop. 34 is about healthcare spending. But it will also likely quash the controversial AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s fight for rent control.

Other states, including Nevada, are deleting references to slavery in their constitutions and banning forced prison labor. California voters rejected that path when they turned down Prop. 6.

From Dunsmuir to Arcata, almost all the measures meant to bolster fire protection and law enforcement were accepted by voters.

The number of places Oregonians can seek therapy using psilocybin shrank substantially this election.

California voters approved Prop. 4’s $10 billion in bonds for environmental projects, with about $2 billion going toward protecting drinking water.

While wage increases usually have widespread support in California, a recent poll from the Public Policy Institute of California shows 54% of likely voters say they’ll reject the measure.