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Proposition 1a coverage
May 20th, 2009
Voters said no, but keep working on state budget fixIn what was rather anti-climactic the five state propositions devoted to the state budget mess went down tonight. Most voters simply checked out in what looks like it will be the lowest voter turn out for a state election in decades. That alone tells you that something was seriously wrong, and it will be up to the legislature and the media to try to sort out what the message is here.
NOW the pay gets cut for state elected officals?You have to be kidding? The state waits until AFTER it fails in its attempt to force Propositions 1A-1E on voters before enacting an 18 percent pay cut on all elected officials?
Worst ever turnout for state special electionLOS ANGELES — California voters showed little interest in Tuesday’s special election, with most not bothering to cast ballots.
State voters reject all five budget props, approve salary restrictionsLOS ANGELES — California voters on Tuesday rejected the slate of budget propositions presented by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers, tossing aside warnings of impending financial doom.
Schwarzenegger says he’s heard voters' angerWASHINGTON — California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Wednesday he’s heard “loud and clear” a voter message to take care of deficits through budget cuts alone, without passing additional costs along to them.
Napa County rejects measuresNapa County voters were no more inclined to help lawmakers fix the state budget than other Californians, soundly rejecting the five key measures on the ballot Tuesday.
How would you fix California's budget disaster?OK, so voters decided to send a message to California Legislators by rejecting propositions 1A through 1E, and also send a message by passing the mostly symbolic Proposition 1F.
May 19th, 2009
Early results show voters statewide rejecting all but 1FLOS ANGELES - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger pitched the measures on Tuesday's special election ballot as a short-term patch for the state's budget deficit and a long-term fix for a broken budgeting system.
Napa saying No to Propositions 1A-1E, Yes on FEarly results for Napa County show voters saying no to 5 of the 6 Propositions on today's ballot.
Check here for election results tonightCheck back with NapaValleyRegister.com tonight starting at 8 p.m. for both Napa County and statewide results for Propositions 1A through 1F.
Voters to decide slate of budget propositionsSACRAMENTO — Election Day returns to California for the 12th time in seven years Tuesday with voters focused on a complex slate of budget measures intended to fill a widening state deficit.
Polls are open, but are you voting?Polls are open for California voters to state their opinions on propositions 1A through 1F.
May 15th, 2009
California's budget problems at a glanceGov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to release two versions of the state budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Both will show the state slipping back into the red. Here is a brief explanation of California’s current fiscal crisis and a summary of the governor’s budget proposal, which will be sent to the Legislature:
Schwarzenegger calls for layoffs, fewer school daysSACRAMENTO - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday called for laying off thousands of state employees and slashing billions from education to deal with California's latest budget deficit.
May 14th, 2009
California’s budget problems at a glanceGov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to release two versions of the state budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Both will show the state slipping back into the red. Here is a brief explanation of California’s current fiscal crisis and a summary of the governor’s budget proposal, which will be sent to the Legislature:
Schwarzenegger calls for layoffs, fewer school daysSACRAMENTO - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday called for laying off thousands of state employees and slashing billions from education to deal with California's latest budget deficit.
May 13th, 2009
Prop 1A, pro and con debateProposition 1A on the May 19 ballot proposes, among other things, extending the state’s sales tax increase for an additional year to help towards solving the state’s massive budget crisis.
Video: Voters not in favor of PropositionsCalifornians will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on propositions aimed at reducing the state's 15 billion dollar budget deficit. But as AP's Haven Daley reports, polls indicate that distrustful voters are not supporting the measures.
May 6th, 2009
May 19 Ballot: It's all about schoolsThe May 19 special election is looming, with funding for public schools the heart of the matter in propositions meant to address the state’s deteriorating fiscal condition.
April 20th, 2009
Prop 1A, pro and con debateProposition 1A on the May 19 ballot proposes, among other things, extending the state’s sales tax increase for an additional year to help towards solving the state’s massive budget crisis.
May ballot measures defended and criticized by politicosNoreen Evans admits there is something for everyone to like and dislike about the six ballot measures headed to voters in May.
April 2nd, 2009
Protesters gather, say 'no' to tax measureThey may not have been throwing tea over the Third Street Bridge, but in downtown Napa Wednesday a group of about 40 locals engaged in the centuries-old tradition of gathering in public to protest tax policy.
March 17th, 2009
Locals form to tank state budget dealA handful of Napans is launching a campaign against Proposition 1A, the proposed state spending cap that has critics emerging from both sides of the aisle in California.
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