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In Depth on Prop 1 (2014)

Authorizes $7.12 billion in new general obligation bonds, and re-allocates $425 million in previously authorized unsold bonds, to fund various water-related programs. BACKGROUND Most of the snow and rain that California’s people and economic activities rely on has historically fallen…

Recommendation on Prop 59 (2016)

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Eliminating the corrupting influence of money in our democracy is a vital concern. Unfortunately, this vague, poorly drafted ballot measure is not the solution. A constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United may have appeal as a quick fix, but in reality it is a slow, laborious, costly, and potentially unsuccessful strategy. A poorly written amendment could have significant unintended consequences—not the least of which is squelching actual political speech. Voters deserve a fair election system today, not years or decades from now. Instead of looking to an imagined silver bullet, we need to take broad action now, including fixing our Federal Elections Commission, expanding disclosure laws, overturning California’s ban on public financing of elections, and asking a new Supreme Court to revisit the ruling.
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