Stories related to: Propositions 2016

California Counts

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.

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Proposition 66 Passed -- Now What For Jerry Brown?

December 8, 2016

California voters passed Proposition 66, which would expedite the death penalty in the state. However, Gov. Jerry Brown has publicly expressed opposition to it for years and is now caught in a difficult place.

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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.

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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.

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Sac Bee Reporter Explains What Comes Next With Legal Marijuana In California

November 16, 2016

Voters passed Proposition 64 by a significant margin, legalizing marijuana in the Golden State. Peter Hecht has been studying cannabis in California for decades; he joins us to discuss the impact of legal pot on our state’s economy and people.

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The Reasoning Behind Prop. 61's Rejection By Californians

November 16, 2016

Why did Californians oppose Proposition 61, meant to reduce the cost of prescription drug prices? Roger Salazar with the Yes on 61 campaign discusses with UC Berkeley’s Richard Scheffler.

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What Became Of California's Remaining Election Ballots

November 15, 2016

Ben Adler joins us with updated information on ballot counts and how California propositions still to be decided are faring.

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State Government

California's Plastic Bag Ban Now In Effect Statewide

November 10, 2016 | Ben Adler

California voters have upheld the state’s single-use plastic bag ban. The Associated Press says Proposition 67 has passed. It currently holds a 52-to-48 percent lead. That leaves just two state ballot measures too close to call.

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Voters Approve Recreational Marijuana, Cigarette Tax, Education Measures And More

November 9, 2016 | Daniel Potter | Ben Adler

Californians have legalized recreational marijuana, raised the tobacco tax and implemented tighter gun and ammunition control measures, while rejecting a bid to abolish capital punishment.

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Recapping National And Local Results For 2016 Election

November 9, 2016

Results from the Nov. 8 Election are in. We will go to various sources to give commentary and analysis on the outcomes of propositions and races both national and local.

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