Report Parcel Taxes as a Local Revenue Source in California By Jon Sonstelie Apr 15, 2015 Local government authority is growing in corrections, school funding, and other areas in California, putting pressure on localities to diversify revenue sources. As a result, the parcel tax may become an increasingly important fiscal tool in the state. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Donald Bren Foundation.
blog post The Special Election and the Top-Two Primary By Eric McGhee Mar 19, 2015 The "top-two” primary rules have changed the contest for a Bay Area state senate seat.
Fact Sheet The California Economy: Underemployed and Discouraged Workers By Sarah Bohn, Monica Bandy Dec 19, 2014
blog post What the Unemployment Rate Doesn’t Show Us By Sarah Bohn, Monica Bandy Dec 19, 2014 When discouraged and underemployed workers are added to the ranks of the unemployed, California’s rate is 15.6%—8 points higher than the official unemployment rate.
blog post Is the Top-Two Primary to Blame for Low Turnout? By Eric McGhee Jun 9, 2014 Should we blame California’s new "top-two” primary for the abysmal voter turnout in the June election?
Fact Sheet California’s New Electoral Reforms: How Did They Work? By Eric McGhee, Daniel Krimm Jun 8, 2012
press release Special Post-Election Voter Survey: Bah, Humbug! Angry Special Election Voters Cast Vote Of No Confidence In State Leaders, Policymaking Process Dec 2, 2005
