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Tag: Prop 13

Paul Gann, left, and Howard Jarvis hold up their hands as their co-authored initiative Propsition 13 takes a commanding lead in the California primary, in Los Angeles, June 7, 1978. Photo by AP Photo

In liberal California, election shows Prop. 13 tax revolt is alive and well

Avatar by Ben Christopher November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

With the failure of Proposition 15, the $140 million campaign to hike property taxes on businesses across the state finally comes to a close. Now begins a new statewide competition to explain what the results really mean.  For opponents, which include large business groups, commercial landlords and low-tax advocates, the lesson is clear: Forty years […]

A banner sponsored by Painters and Allied Trades Union hangs from a building on Martinez days before the election on Oct. 31, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

How California’s ballot became a battleground

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven November 6, 2020November 6, 2020
Jack Van Rooy places his mail-in ballot envelope into an official drop box in Visalia on Oct. 19, 2020. Photo by Lewis Griswold for CalMatters.

Podcast: Answering Abigail’s proposition questions

Avatar by Matt Levin October 26, 2020October 26, 2020

A close race for Prop. 15

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

Why do we keep voting on this? Exploring Prop. 13’s ‘Tax Revolt Family Tree’

Avatar by Ben Christopher October 21, 2020October 22, 2020

Myth of Prop. 13 busted

Avatar by Guest Commentary October 17, 2020October 15, 2020
Customers walk into a Target at Century Plaza in Pittsburg on Oct. 13, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

How would Prop. 15 impact California’s housing crisis?

Avatar by Matt Levin October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

Prop. 15 would threaten small businesses and hinder economic recovery

Avatar by Guest Commentary October 7, 2020October 5, 2020
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This is not the time to propose more tax increases

Avatar by Guest Commentary October 2, 2020September 30, 2020

Poll: Californians barely favor changing Prop. 13 — under a third back affirmative action

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven September 17, 2020September 17, 2020

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