Proposition 32: ‘Paycheck Protection’ or Unfair Limitation on Union Influence?
It’s been on the ballot twice before in the last 14 years — and rejected by voters — but the issue is back again. Proposition 32 would stop unions from using payroll-deducted funds for political purposes. The “pro” camp calls this “paycheck protection,” while those opposed say the measure limits union’s ability to fund political campaigns while leaving corporate influence largely unchecked.
This past Friday, KQED’s This Week in Northern California examined the measure. Watch the clip:
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Final Update on Races Too Close to Call
The election blog is coming to an end soon <sniff!> so this is the last update I’ll be posting on those stubbornly close races. Most of them were decided yesterday. There are still 1.7 million votes [PDF] to count statewide. Jump … Read More
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Turning 'Purple' -- The Inland Empire’s Shifting Voter Demographics
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Final Update on Races Too Close to Call
The election blog is coming to an end soon <sniff!> so this is the last update I’ll be posting on those stubbornly close races. Most of them were decided yesterday. There are still 1.7 million votes [PDF] to count statewide. Jump … Read More
- Wednesday Update on Races Too Close to Call
- UPDATE: Races Too Close to Call
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Final Update on Races Too Close to Call
The election blog is coming to an end soon <sniff!> so this is the last update I’ll be posting on those stubbornly close races. Most of them were decided yesterday. There are still 1.7 million votes [PDF] to count statewide. Jump … Read More
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Turning 'Purple' -- The Inland Empire’s Shifting Voter Demographics
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Final Update on Races Too Close to Call
The election blog is coming to an end soon <sniff!> so this is the last update I’ll be posting on those stubbornly close races. Most of them were decided yesterday. There are still 1.7 million votes [PDF] to count statewide. Jump … Read More
- Wednesday Update on Races Too Close to Call
- UPDATE: Races Too Close to Call