/tags/ballot-measures ballot measures en-US Copyright Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:23:29 GMT /elections/2024-10-29/california-voters-could-make-it-easier-for-cities-to-build-fire-stations-and-fix-hospitals-right-away Proposition 5 would lower the threshold for local bond measures to pass. It could immediately benefit fire, hospital and housing measures in the 2024 election. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:23:29 GMT /elections/2024-10-29/california-voters-could-make-it-easier-for-cities-to-build-fire-stations-and-fix-hospitals-right-away Cayla Mihalovich /elections/2024-10-27/california-voters-show-strong-support-for-bonds-less-for-housing-measures Election Day is less than two weeks away, and a new report from the non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California shows Californians are backing two large climate and education bonds, but are more wary of housing measures on the ballot. Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:23:30 GMT /elections/2024-10-27/california-voters-show-strong-support-for-bonds-less-for-housing-measures Megan Myscofski /elections/2024-10-23/california-crime-measure-prop-36-could-increase-deportations Ballot initiative would turn certain thefts and drug crimes into felonies, potentially helping expel some immigrants. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:47:38 GMT /elections/2024-10-23/california-crime-measure-prop-36-could-increase-deportations Wendy Fry /elections/2024-10-23/measure-118-supporters-ramp-up-messaging-while-being-wildly-outspent Backers of Oregon’s most contentious ballot measure are making a play for voters who’ve been inundated with ads by their opponents. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:33:35 GMT /elections/2024-10-23/measure-118-supporters-ramp-up-messaging-while-being-wildly-outspent Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2024-10-22/progressive-groups-withdraw-endorsements-of-oregon-measure-118 The widely-opposed measure would increase corporate taxes to send a rebate to all Oregonians. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:37:38 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-22/progressive-groups-withdraw-endorsements-of-oregon-measure-118 Julia Shumway /politics-government/2024-10-19/californias-proposition-36-brings-in-big-donations Lots of money is rolling in to campaigns for and against a California ballot measure that would increase penalties for retail theft and drug-related crimes. Sat, 19 Oct 2024 14:29:59 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-19/californias-proposition-36-brings-in-big-donations Megan Myscofski /law-and-justice/2024-10-18/drug-laws-are-back-in-oregon-how-theyre-enforced-depends-on-the-county Counties will approach enforcement differently, providing yet another large-scale experiment in drug policy. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:40:31 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-10-18/drug-laws-are-back-in-oregon-how-theyre-enforced-depends-on-the-county Troy Brynelson /housing/2024-10-18/we-fact-checked-the-ads-about-proposition-33-californias-rent-control-ballot-measure The Yes and No on 33 campaigns have collectively spent more than $140 million. CalMatters fact checked some of the more pervasive claims made by both sides. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:38:38 GMT /housing/2024-10-18/we-fact-checked-the-ads-about-proposition-33-californias-rent-control-ballot-measure Felicia Mello /politics-government/2024-10-14/measure-119-would-help-cannabis-workers-organize-it-could-also-raise-costs-for-suppliers The November ballot’s Measure 119 would make it easier for cannabis workers to unionize in Oregon. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:58:55 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-14/measure-119-would-help-cannabis-workers-organize-it-could-also-raise-costs-for-suppliers Justin Higginbottom /education/2024-10-14/raw-sewage-and-bursting-pipes-why-california-community-colleges-are-asking-voters-for-repairs This November, California voters will decide on Proposition 2, a $10 billion education bond. Some community colleges are counting on the money to fix critical buildings and protect the safety of students. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:12:30 GMT /education/2024-10-14/raw-sewage-and-bursting-pipes-why-california-community-colleges-are-asking-voters-for-repairs Adam Echelman