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Prop 14: Possible $5.5 billion to stem cell research

Prop 14: Possible $5.5 billion to stem cell research

Erika Yan, Staff Writer November 1, 2020

OVERVIEW In addition to elected officials, voters will be able to vote for propositions on Election Day this November. One of these propositions, Prop 14, would allocate $5.5 billion to stem cell research...

Prop 16 aims to end discrimination.

Prop 16: Allow affirmative action

Sierra Deaver, Editor November 1, 2020

Overview Proposition 16 is one of the 13 propositions on the California ballot during this year’s election. If it passes, it plans to repeal Prop 209 passed in 1996, which bans discrimination and special...

Prop 17: Do former felons on parole deserve the right to vote?

Prop 17: Do former felons on parole deserve the right to vote?

Austin Coyne, Staff Writer November 1, 2020

This November 3rd, California voters will have the opportunity to vote on several new propositions that will affect the law and governance of the state. One of these propositions is Proposition 17; restoring...

Prop 18 would include new, younger, voters in primary and special elections.

Prop 18: Voting at 17

Kendall Witters, Editor November 1, 2020

OVERVIEW Of the twelve ballot measures approved for the November election, Proposition 18 is one of two suffrage propositions on the California ballot this year, also being noted as an LRCA.  According...

Prop 19 would change certain property tax rules.

Prop 19: Changes certain property tax rules

Manasa Krishnan, Staff Writer November 1, 2020

Overview Proposition 19 focuses on tax breaks for California citizens who are of ages fifty-five and older. It allows them to buy a second house and pay the same property tax as their first house. Yes Prop....

Prop 20: Controversy on Criminal Justice

Prop 20: Controversy on Criminal Justice

Jamilla Zuniga, Staff Writer November 1, 2020

OVERVIEW This November, criminal justice is on the ballot for California citizens in the form of Proposition 20—a mixture of policies regarding the penal system and sentence reform. The proposition...

Prop 22 would make app-based drivers independent contractors.

Prop 22: App-based drivers become independent contractors

Imogen Rogers, Staff Writer November 1, 2020

Overview With election season fully underway, it’s important to stay educated on your state’s propositions. California Proposition 22 focuses on the employment status of rideshare and food delivery...

Prop 25 eliminates the need for people to pay bail to be released from jail.

Prop 25: End the cash-bail system

Mandy Wong, Senior Editor November 1, 2020

Overview Proposition 25 is a referendum on SB (Senate Bill) 10. California voters are called upon to decide if they want to keep or reject SB 10. SB 10 eliminates the need for people to pay bail to be...

Prop 24 will allow consumers more control over their personal information.

Prop 24: Consumer Privacy Information Initiative

Mandy Wong, Senior Editor November 1, 2020

OVERVIEW One of the propositions California voters will be seeing on their ballots this year is Proposition 24. Also known as California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Proposition 24 amends the current digital...

Prop 15 increases funding for public schools, community colleges, and local government services.

Prop 15: Increasing Property Taxes on Businesses

Elyssa Lieu, Senior Editor November 1, 2020

OVERVIEW Prop 15 proposes to tax commercial and industrial properties based off of market value. Right now, properties are taxed by their purchase prices, which is the amount they sold for when bought....

Prop 21 is an initiative to expand rent control in California.

Prop 21: Local Governments and Rent Control

Albertine Combs, Page Editor November 1, 2020

OVERVIEW As the 2020 presidential election is approaching, California voters are asked to decide whether Prop 21 needs to be passed or not.  Prop 21 essentially proposes to expand local governments...

Prop 6 aimed to approve lowering gas and vehicle taxes.

Prop 6: Future gas and vehicle taxes initiative

Jasmine Andrea, Junior Editor October 29, 2020

The gas tax increase has affected just about every driver in California. Those who believed their clean vehicles were safe from harm were wrong. But Proposition 6 in the 2018 ballot seeked to repeal the...

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