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2008 Primary Election: Proposition 91

PROP 91: TRANSPORTATION FUNDS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. The first proposition on next month’s ballot really doesn’t need to be there. Last year’s Proposition 1A took care of gasoline tax revenues being used for non-transportation purposes and it seems this measure … Continue reading

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Special Election 2005: Prop 79

Prop 79 as far as I can tell has the same goal as Prop 78, reducing the cost of prescription drugs to Californians. It is debatable about which accomplishes this the best, so why not pass both and let the … Continue reading

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Special Election 2005: Prop 78

I’m running out of time, so here comes the short version for the last ones (which aren’t terribly controversial). Prop 78 gives the state the right to bargain with drug companies to get discounts for people who qualify for the … Continue reading

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Special Election 2005: Prop 77

Prop. 77 – Redistricting. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. Amends process for redistricting California’s Senate, Assembly, Congressional and Board of Equalization districts. Requires panel of three retired judges, selected by legislative leaders, to adopt new redistricting plan if measure passes and after … Continue reading

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Special Election 2005: Prop 76

Prop 76. Limits state spending to prior year’s level plus three previous years’ average revenue growth. Changes state minimum school funding requirements (Proposition 98); eliminates repayment requirement when minimum funding suspended. Excludes appropriations above the minimum from schools’ funding base. … Continue reading

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