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2024 California statewide ballot measures
LAist has the information you need, in plain English, to make sense of the 10 ballot propositions on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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Some California schools are falling apart. Voters will decide whether to fund renovations, repairs, and new construction. -
This proposition would remove stray language in the state constitution that defines marriage as being between a man and a woman. While that language is not legally enforceable anymore, removing it is seen as a proactive measure to make sure it cannot can’t spring back into effect.
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Proposition 4 is a $10 billion bond to pay for climate and environmental projects.
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Should California let new housing and road bonds pass with 55% voter support, rather than today’s threshold of two-thirds?
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The measure would amend the state constitution to prohibit any form of forced labor or servitude, which is currently allowed as punishment for a crime.
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The proposal would raise the minimum wage from the current $16 an hour to $18. Yearly increases from there would be tied to the consumer price index.
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Will the third time be the charm for efforts to repeal a state law restricting local forms of rent control?
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This has been dubbed by opponents as a "revenge initiative." So far, it appears to target only one entity — the L.A.-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Why? Observers says it's really all about rent control.
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The state measure would make a tax on medical providers permanent and would guarantee funding for some Medi-Cal services.
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The measure comes in response to an increase in high-profile “smash-and-grab” robberies and the fentanyl crisis.
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Trump has threatened new, higher tariffs on two of California’s biggest trade partners, China and Mexico. The state’s workers and economy could feel the most impact.
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Santa Ana would have been the first city in California to allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in city council and mayoral races.
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With Republicans just two seats away from snagging control of the House, three historically tight SoCal races were in play. Now all eyes are on the tightening Michelle Steel vs. Derek Tran race.
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The race was one of the most closely watched in the country.
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California sued the Trump administration more than 100 times in his first term and secured some major victories on the environment, immigration and health care.
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California wants to protect witnesses in workplace investigations from deportation, but the Biden administration program for undocumented employees is at risk with Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
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A win for Jurado adds another progressive to the L.A. City Council.
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We spoke with women across the political spectrum. Here’s how they described the moment they found out about former president Donald Trump’s win.
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California’s state Senate will be at least 50% women for the first time in history, and, depending on a few undecided races, could reach overall gender parity.
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L.A. politicians tried to resist President-elect Donald Trump’s policies during his last term. What can they do to fight this time?
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