Commentary
A yes vote on Prop. 15 will help dismantle a system holding back people of color
California’s cap on commercial property taxes benefits very few people and unfairly keeps resources from going into schools.
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Commentary
Prop. 15 would threaten small businesses and hinder economic recovery
Looking at the challenges small businesses face, taxes from Prop. 15 would impede a return to work and slow economic growth.
Elections
California 2020 props explained in 1-minute videos
Want a quick introduction to the dozen measures on your November ballot? This playlist gives you a 60-second description of each — just play the first one and the rest will automatically play afterward: The Props-in-a-Minute playlist, produced by CalMatters’ reporting team, covers the array of subjects voters will be asked to decide this fall. […]
Commentary
This is not the time to propose more tax increases
Now is the worst possible time to raise taxes, but that hasn’t stopped lawmakers in Sacramento and local politicians from proposing 243 local tax increases.
Elections
If voters raise taxes on corporate landlords, will small biz foot the bill?
When supporters of a November property tax ballot measure talk about soaking the state’s faceless corporate giants and its wealthiest landlords, they are not talking about people like John Kevranian. The co-owner of Nuts for Candy & Toys in Burlingame, Kevranian and his wife have operated this mainstay of the Bay Area city’s downtown strip […]
Commentary
Forty-two years later, another property tax battle
Forty-two years after California voters overwhemingly passed Proposition 13, the state's iconic property tax limit, Proposition 15 proposes to alter it.
WhatMatters
Poll: Californians barely favor changing Prop. 13 — under a third back affirmative action
Many schools and local governments staggering under looming billion-dollar shortfalls are throwing their weight behind Prop. 15, a high-profile measure on California’s November ballot that could raise up to $11.5 billion annually. But only 51% of likely voters support the measure, according to a Public Policy Institute of California report released late Wednesday night — […]
Elections
Election 2020: The California Crossword edition
Every election season has its ups and downs — now this one has acrosses as well. Think you know California, from its Capitol culture to its latest ballot props? This crossword puzzle will put your expertise to the test. Time yourself and let us know how you did. And if you need hints, avail yourselves […]
Commentary
Prop. 15: Ballot measure will stabilize California’s economy
Prop. 15 is an important step in rebuilding California's economy, generating up to $12 billion a year for our schools and local governments.
Commentary
Prop. 15: The Legislature should reform California’s tax system
Any repeal of Prop. 13 should be comprehensive, careful and be a part of a wholesale review of California’s broken tax system.