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Mexican Breadwinners Fear Paying For Trump's Border Wall

February 9, 2017

Pres. Donald Trump has threatened to force Mexico to pay for his border wall by targeting money transfers into Mexico, or remittances. This would affect U.S. citizens as well as Mexicans.

State Government

California High Court Puts Proposition 66 On Hold

December 20, 2016 | Ben Adler

The California Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a November ballot measure that seeks to streamline the state’s death penalty system to consider a lawsuit filed by Proposition 66 opponents.

State Government

Record-High California Voter Turnout...Sort Of

December 16, 2016 | Ben Adler

More California voters cast ballots in last month's election than ever before, but not a record-high percent. Meanwhile, more Californians voted by mail than in any general election in a presidential year.

State Government

Legislative Democrats Pass House Rules That Test Prop 54

December 6, 2016 | Ben Adler

Proposition 54 is already being tested at the state Capitol, less than one month after its approval by California voters. The ballot measure requires the Legislature to post bills in print and online for 72 hours before taking final votes.

State Government

No Evidence To Back Trump's Claim Of California Voter Fraud

November 28, 2016 | Ben Adler

California election officials are rejecting President-elect Donald Trump’s unfounded claim of “serious voter fraud” in the state.

State Government

California Voters Reject Prop 53, Pass Prop 66

November 22, 2016 | Ben Adler

Two weeks after Election Day, the Associated Press has called the final two unresolved California ballot measures.

State Government

Why California Takes So Darn Long To Count Its Votes

November 21, 2016 | Ben Adler

Two weeks after Election Day, two California propositions and numerous local races remain too close to call. That’s because counties estimate there are still more than two million unprocessed ballots.

State Government

Pollsters: Election Results Show California Unlike Rest Of America

November 16, 2016 | Ben Adler

It’s often said that “as California goes, so goes the nation.” But that’s rarely been less true than in last week’s election. Two of California’s most highly respected pollsters say the results underscore just how different the Golden State is.

Harris Hopeful GOP's US Senate Majority Ready To Tackle Immigration, Criminal Justice Reform

November 11, 2016

“There are a lot of people…who are feeling dispirited at best," Harris said Thursday. "Part of what we are here to say is, ‘You are not alone. You matter.’”

State Government

California Remains Blue, But A Little Purple Creeps In

November 10, 2016

Predictably, Clinton defeated Trump in California by nearly 2-1. But despite approving several progressive measures, the state's voters sent out mixed messages on just how far they were willing to go.