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Proposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballot

Californians won't be voting on parental notification policy regarding gender identification this November, as supporters failed to collect enough signatures for the ballot measure.

California voters reject nation-high $18 per hour minimum wage ballot measure

California voters rejected a proposal to raise the minimum wage to $18 by 2026, citing economic concerns and potential job losses.

Early California primary election results show Proposition 1 passing by a narrow margin

California ballot measure restructuring and funding for homeless housing and behavioral health treatment centers appeared likely to pass.
The two-pronged ballot measure would shift MHSA funding to the state for behavioral health treatment and substance abuse, with a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and addiction treatment.

What is Prop 1, California's mental health and homelessness ballot measure?

Proposition 1 in California's primary ballot asks voters to authorize a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities.
The measure would shift about $140 million in existing tax revenue from counties to the state for mental health and drug and alcohol treatment.
If passed, Prop 1 would create housing units, outpatient treatment slots, and mental health services spaces, but would also require the state to repay the bonds by $310 million annually for 30 years.

Bay Area mayors join move to walk back Prop 47 and crack down on thefts and drugs

The mayors of San Jose and San Francisco have expressed support for a proposed ballot measure that aims to toughen drug and theft penalties in California.
The proposed measure seeks to fix the shortcomings of Proposition 47, a criminal justice reform that reduced penalties for drug possession and property crimes.

Coalition to submit 900K signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballot

The coalition, including major retailers, aims to enhance criminal penalties for shoplifting and drug dealing in California through a ballot measure this November.

Proposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballot

Californians won't be voting on parental notification policy regarding gender identification this November, as supporters failed to collect enough signatures for the ballot measure.

California voters reject nation-high $18 per hour minimum wage ballot measure

California voters rejected a proposal to raise the minimum wage to $18 by 2026, citing economic concerns and potential job losses.

Early California primary election results show Proposition 1 passing by a narrow margin

California ballot measure restructuring and funding for homeless housing and behavioral health treatment centers appeared likely to pass.
The two-pronged ballot measure would shift MHSA funding to the state for behavioral health treatment and substance abuse, with a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and addiction treatment.

What is Prop 1, California's mental health and homelessness ballot measure?

Proposition 1 in California's primary ballot asks voters to authorize a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities.
The measure would shift about $140 million in existing tax revenue from counties to the state for mental health and drug and alcohol treatment.
If passed, Prop 1 would create housing units, outpatient treatment slots, and mental health services spaces, but would also require the state to repay the bonds by $310 million annually for 30 years.

Bay Area mayors join move to walk back Prop 47 and crack down on thefts and drugs

The mayors of San Jose and San Francisco have expressed support for a proposed ballot measure that aims to toughen drug and theft penalties in California.
The proposed measure seeks to fix the shortcomings of Proposition 47, a criminal justice reform that reduced penalties for drug possession and property crimes.

Coalition to submit 900K signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballot

The coalition, including major retailers, aims to enhance criminal penalties for shoplifting and drug dealing in California through a ballot measure this November.
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#psychedelics

Question 4: Voters reject legalization of some psychedelic substances

Massachusetts voters rejected a measure that would have legalized various psychedelics for therapeutic use, indicating public concern over the proposal's potential impacts.

Question 4: What to know about the proposal to legalize some psychedelics

Massachusetts may legalize and regulate certain natural psychedelics for adults, aiming to address mental health issues.

Question 4: Voters reject legalization of some psychedelic substances

Massachusetts voters rejected a measure that would have legalized various psychedelics for therapeutic use, indicating public concern over the proposal's potential impacts.

Question 4: What to know about the proposal to legalize some psychedelics

Massachusetts may legalize and regulate certain natural psychedelics for adults, aiming to address mental health issues.
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#abortion-rights

Florida's Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Fails, Keeping Six-Week Ban in Place

The failure of Florida's Amendment 4 highlights the difficulties abortion rights advocates face in the state, particularly with its high voting threshold.

Nebraska Voters Pass Measure Limiting Abortions

Nebraska voters approved an amendment limiting abortion to the first three months of pregnancy, reflecting a significant anti-abortion victory.

Missouri Judge Rules That Abortion Ballot Measure Is Invalid

Missouri court moves to potentially strike down a ballot measure aimed at establishing abortion rights in the state Constitution.

Florida's abortion-rights ballot initiative fails to pass the supermajority threshold

Florida's ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights failed, keeping the state's six-week ban in place.
This marks the first rejection of an abortion-rights measure since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Missouri High Court Restores Abortion Measure to Ballot

Missouri Supreme Court upholds November ballot measure for abortion rights, affirming voters' power amid ongoing national legal battles over reproductive rights.

In Montana, Abortion Rights Groups Submit Signatures for Ballot Measure in November

Montana abortion rights groups gather enough signatures for ballot measure affirming reproductive freedom in the State Constitution.

Florida's Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Fails, Keeping Six-Week Ban in Place

The failure of Florida's Amendment 4 highlights the difficulties abortion rights advocates face in the state, particularly with its high voting threshold.

Nebraska Voters Pass Measure Limiting Abortions

Nebraska voters approved an amendment limiting abortion to the first three months of pregnancy, reflecting a significant anti-abortion victory.

Missouri Judge Rules That Abortion Ballot Measure Is Invalid

Missouri court moves to potentially strike down a ballot measure aimed at establishing abortion rights in the state Constitution.

Florida's abortion-rights ballot initiative fails to pass the supermajority threshold

Florida's ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights failed, keeping the state's six-week ban in place.
This marks the first rejection of an abortion-rights measure since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Missouri High Court Restores Abortion Measure to Ballot

Missouri Supreme Court upholds November ballot measure for abortion rights, affirming voters' power amid ongoing national legal battles over reproductive rights.

In Montana, Abortion Rights Groups Submit Signatures for Ballot Measure in November

Montana abortion rights groups gather enough signatures for ballot measure affirming reproductive freedom in the State Constitution.
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Florida recreational marijuana measure falls short

Florida's recreational marijuana legalization measure failed to achieve the required 60% support, despite significant campaigning efforts.

Money pours into battle over future of Dublin open space ahead of next week's election

Environmentalists are vigorously opposing a land-use measure in Dublin that risks commercial development at the expense of open space and clean air.

Torrance measure asks voters to cap City Council's salary. It would actually raise members' pay more than 2,000%

The Torrance ballot measure TC proposes a significant pay increase for city officials, raising concerns over transparency and potential manipulation of voters.

Proposal to allow Ariz. police to enforce immigration law to appear on state's ballot

Arizona voters will decide on a ballot initiative allowing local law enforcement to arrest people crossing the border illegally, amid significant opposition.

Nevada lawmakers aim to restructure higher ed governance

Nevada lawmakers seek voter approval to restructure higher education oversight by passing Question 1, addressing years of controversy and distrust in the current system.

Split Perspectives on Regional Transportation Funding - Streetsblog San Francisco

The RTFSC is divided on transit funding options ahead of the 2026 ballot, highlighting a need for swift resolution among counties.

Day Around the Bay: A Dispute Over Chicken Farms Roils Sonoma County

Sonoma County faces conflict over a ballot measure to ban factory farming, highlighting tensions between animal rights and agricultural livelihoods.
#affordable-housing

Silicon Valley housing coalition rethinks future without bond measure - San Jose Spotlight

Housing advocates are shifting focus after the removal of a significant ballot measure aimed at funding affordable housing in the Bay Area.

$20 billion Bay Area housing bond pulled from November ballot

The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Board withdrew a ballot measure that would have generated $20 billion for affordable housing due to viability concerns.

Silicon Valley housing coalition rethinks future without bond measure - San Jose Spotlight

Housing advocates are shifting focus after the removal of a significant ballot measure aimed at funding affordable housing in the Bay Area.

$20 billion Bay Area housing bond pulled from November ballot

The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Board withdrew a ballot measure that would have generated $20 billion for affordable housing due to viability concerns.
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Bay Area voters support better transit, if rich people and companies pay: poll

Bay Area voters want improved transportation with funding from high earners and big employers.
Support for a Bay Area-wide ballot to raise income tax for transit improvements.

For the third year in a row, this California lawmaker hosted a Super Bowl fundraiser

Former State Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins hosted a Super Bowl fundraiser for the third consecutive year
The fundraiser was for Atkins' 'California Works' ballot measure committee, which raises money for ballot measures she supports

San Francisco Mayor London Breed backs GOP initiative to stiffen penalties for retail theft

Democratic mayors London Breed and Matt Mahan have endorsed a ballot measure to reform Proposition 47, a controversial initiative that reduced some drug and theft felonies to misdemeanors.
The new measure, called the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, Retail Theft Reduction Act, would increase penalties for fentanyl dealers and repeat organized retail theft rings, as well as provide mandatory treatment for drug users.

Mayor Breed Backs Republican-Led Campaign to Overhaul Prop. 47

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is supporting a Republican-authored effort to redo the state's Prop. 47 sentencing law.
Breed's campaign is focused on burnishing her tough-on-crime credentials to address her low poll numbers and criticism on crime issues.

Metro seeks voter support to extend, broaden uses for homeless services tax

Metro Council is proposing a ballot measure to broaden the applications of Supportive Housing Services funds, including low-income housing initiatives and accountability measures.
#california-supreme-court

California voters lose a shot at checking state, local tax hikes at the polls

The California Supreme Court removed a measure from the November ballot that aimed to make it harder to raise taxes.

Measure to restrict tax increases cannot appear on November ballot, California Supreme Court rules

California Supreme Court ruled a ballot measure, requiring voter approval for state tax hikes, violates the constitution and cannot appear on November ballots.

California voters lose a shot at checking state, local tax hikes at the polls

The California Supreme Court removed a measure from the November ballot that aimed to make it harder to raise taxes.

Measure to restrict tax increases cannot appear on November ballot, California Supreme Court rules

California Supreme Court ruled a ballot measure, requiring voter approval for state tax hikes, violates the constitution and cannot appear on November ballots.
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Is California's film and TV tax credit in danger? Unions say so

Unions are concerned that a proposed measure could lead to the end of tax credits for film studios, potentially impacting the industry's recovery.
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