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Video: Californians and Their Government

By Mary Severance

PPIC’s latest statewide survey looks at support for candidates in the 2020 Democratic primary, as well as views on impeachment, wildfires, and homelessness.

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2020 Primary: Funding Higher Education Facilities

By Patrick Murphy, Radhika Mehlotra, Kevin Cook

A bond measure that will appear on the March 2020 statewide ballot would provide $15 billion to upgrade education buildings and facilities, including $6 billion for higher education.

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LAUSD’s Measure EE and the Parcel Tax Vote Threshold

By Patrick Murphy, Jennifer Paluch

Los Angeles voters are considering a local parcel tax, while the legislature explores a constitutional amendment that would lower the vote threshold for such measures in the future.

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A Snapshot of Homelessness in California

By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Vicki Hsieh

Homelessness declined slightly in California last year, but it's still a big problem: The state's homeless population accounts for nearly a quarter of the country's total.

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California’s State Budget: The Governor’s Proposal

By Radhika Mehlotra, Patrick Murphy

Governor Newsom’s first budget proposal would build up budget reserves and pay down debt—while increasing funding for housing, education, and health and human services.

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Money Measures and the November Ballot

By Patrick Murphy, Jennifer Paluch, Radhika Mehlotra

Ballots across California in the November election featured 397 money-related questions, including taxes, bonds, and fees. Most of these measures passed (79%), though success rates varied across types of taxation or borrowing.

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