October 1, 2018

A key labor union pulled its endorsement of Democrat Katie Porter in a hot Orange County Congressional race over her opposition to California’s gas tax hike.

Elections

Democrat Katie Porter’s opposition to gas tax costs her labor endorsement

Orange County Democrat Katie Porter, challenging GOP Rep. Mimi Walters in a hotly contested races, lost the laborers’ union endorsement over her opposition to California’s gas tax hike.

By Dan Morain • October 1, 2018

Tens of thousands demonstrate for women's equality at the 2017 Women's March in Sacramento. Photo via Creative Commons.

Newsletters

Battle lines on net neutrality and #MeToo

Gov. Jerry Brown, ending an unprecedented fourth term as California's leader, signs historic bills on net neutrality and women in boardrooms, along with new gun controls, changes in California's felony murder rule and police accountability. Plus, 5G wireless begins today.

By Dan Morain • October 1, 2018

California voters will decide whether to repeal a 12-cent-per-gallon gas tax being used to finance construction and repairs for roads and highways.

Commentary

Misleading title hamstrings gas-tax repeal measure

Although most California voters appear to oppose new gas taxes and car fees, a misleading title on a ballot measure to repeal them could doom its passage.

By Dan Walters • October 1, 2018