This is a modified version of the original story by Elena Neale-Sacks for use in classrooms. A proposal to give younger people a greater voice in elections was rejected in November 2020 by about 55% of California voters. Proposition 18 would have allowed 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they turned 18 by the next general election. […]
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Voting at 17? Not so fast
This is a modified version of the original story by Elena Neale-Sacks for use in classrooms. A proposal to give younger people a greater voice in elections was resoundingly rejected in November 2020 by about 55% of California voters. By some measures Proposition 18, which would have allowed 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they turned 18 […]
Posted inCalMatters Classroom
Voting at 17? Not so fast
This is a modified version of the original story by Elena Neale-Sacks for use in classrooms. A proposal to give younger people a greater voice in elections was resoundingly rejected in November 2020 by about 55% of California voters. By some measures Proposition 18, which would have allowed 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they turned 18 […]
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Wildlife crossings make roads safer for animals and humans
The Safe Roads and Wildlife Protection Act would require Caltrans and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to identify wildlife barriers and prioritize crossings when building or improving roads and highways.
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Succession: How California lawmakers play the election game
In a year of unprecedented turnover in the California Legislature, several lawmakers are trying to bequeath their seats to relatives and staff members. Critics say they’re trying to game the system.
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¿Qué hay detrás de la ‘Gran Renuncia’ de los legisladores de California?
En resumen Un número inusualmente alto de legisladores estatales influyentes se jubila o se postula para un cargo más alto. Las razones incluyen una combinación de nuevos distritos electorales, límites de mandato y ambición política. Read this article in English. ¿Puede el último legislador en el edificio apagar las luces? Impulsados por los límites de mandato […]
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What’s behind the ‘Great Resignation’ of California lawmakers?
An unusually high number of influential state legislators are retiring or running for higher office. The reasons include a combination of new electoral districts, term limits and political ambition.
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Nunes resignation sparks massive political shakeup
It’s election season in California, and the resignations, announcements and endorsements are coming in fast and furious. The state’s political scene got a major shakeup on Monday, when Rep. Devin Nunes, a high-profile, powerful and controversial Republican who’s represented the San Joaquin Valley in Congress since 2003, announced that he plans to give up his […]
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¿Cuánto cambiará el poder político con la redistribución de distritos en California?
EN RESUMEN La comisión de redistribución de distritos de los ciudadanos de California está diseñada para no ser partidista, pero sus mapas legislativos y legislativos finales podrían cambiar la política de los partidos. Esta semana, la comisión está revisando muchos comentarios públicos y considerando posibles cambios. Read this article in English. La redistribución de distritos no […]
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How much will California redistricting shift political power?
California’s citizens redistricting commission is designed to be nonpartisan, but party politics will be influenced by its final congressional and legislative maps. Most studies say Democrats will still have the upper hand.