Tag Archives: Proposition 25

State Controller Says He'll Withold Legislators' Paychecks if Budget Isn't On Time

June 2, 2011, 12:56 pm • Posted by Tyche Hendricks
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State Controller John Chiang announced this morning that he plans to withold the paychecks of state legislators, starting June 16, if the lawmakers haven't submitted a balanced budget to the governor. The real tough love? "Payments forfeited will not be … Continue reading »

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Scott Shafer and John Myers on Props 25/26

November 17, 2010, 1:05 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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It was a very busy election season, you may recall. Not only did you need to ready for Act II of that age-old political drama, titled "President Loses House," but for your average California voter, proposition preparation was particularly laborious. … Continue reading »

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John Myers Demystifies Under-the-Radar Prop 25, Key Budget-Reform Law

October 26, 2010, 11:42 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Proposition 25 lowers the threshold for passage of a state budget from a two-thirds legislative vote requirement to a simple majority. This to me, at least on the surface, would seem to deliver the fundamental budget reform that so many … Continue reading »

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New Poll: Brown's Lead Up, Boxer's Steady, Climate-Law Hold Lags, Majority-Budget Vote Soars

October 25, 2010, 9:56 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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A Los Angeles Times/USC poll released Sunday finds Jerry Brown with a commanding lead over Meg Whitman, 52 to 39 percent, in the governor's race. Brown's advantage among Latinos increased 14 points from the last Times/USC poll in September. Whitman … Continue reading »

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