http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/propositions/ en-us Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:28:57 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2114497/posts T A X P A Y E R U P D A T E . . . from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (www.HJTA.org) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- HJTA's 2008 Ballot Recommendations Propositions 1, 3 and 10 on this November's ballot, if approved, will add another $32 billion -- including interest -- to our alreadysubstantial debt burden. Vote no on Propositions 1, 3 and 10. With state and local governments massively in debt, HJTA also urges voters to reject all local bonds. HJTA recommends approval of Proposition 11. This will make legislative elections more competitive and politicians more responsive to average voters. Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2114497/posts#comment Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:28:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2107334/posts Jarvis Taxpayers Association Endorses Proposition 11 The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has announced the endorsement of Proposition 11 to stop the conflict of interest of lawmakers drawing their own districts and choosing the voters they want to help ensure their reelection. "The current system fixes elections so that fewer than five percent of state representatives face a challenge to their reelection," said HJTA president Jon Coupal. "This has resulted in a climate where lawmakers do not have to be accountable to voters for effectively addressing problems like on-going budget deficits and out-of-control spending." Proposition 11 will take the power to... Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2107334/posts#comment Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:40:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2102346/posts Even in the best of times, the three major bond proposals on the November ballot would merit a thumbs down. Propositions 1A, 3, and 10 would put taxpayers another $16 billion in debt to fund some dubious projects. Proposition 1A spends $10 billion as a down payment on a massive bullet train project. Promoters, which includes the company responsible for Boston's infamous "Big Dig" disaster, claim the project can be completed for about $50 billion. However, a just released study by transportations experts, which includes a former president of the High Speed Rail Association and a former member of the... FlashReport http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2102346/posts#comment Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:05:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2016913/posts Since Arizona’s local law enforcement began enforcing illegal immigration laws and an employer sanctions law went into effect, illegal immigrants have been fleeing the state in large numbers. The effects have been far-ranging. Commuters are reporting fewer vehicles on the freeways, shortening their rush-hour commutes. What had become a serious transportation problem in Arizona is losing its urgency. English Learner Language (ELL) students started dropping out of school. This helped end a confrontation between the state legislature and a liberal federal judge who had ordered the state to spend more money on ELL classes. Fewer illegal immigrants are using hospital... The Loft (GOPUSA blog) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2016913/posts#comment Fri, 16 May 2008 16:02:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1961849/posts Proposition 91– Yes (This more firmly dedicates gasoline sales taxes to transportation projects.) Proposition 92 – No (This is "ballot box budgeting" at its worst. It would irresponsibly reduce community college tuition, regardless of need, while permanently increasing taxpayer subsidies.) Proposition 93 – No! (This is phony term limits reform designed to keep Democrat leaders in office longer. Whether you support term limits or hate them, this proposition is a fraud and it should be defeated.) Proposition 94 - Yes (The referendum would ratify the compact with the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians. Indian gaming has been terrible for... California Republican Assembly http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1961849/posts#comment Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:46:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1953533/posts A staggering amount of money is being spent to persuade state voters to ratify four Indian gambling deals. If approved, Propositions 94, 95, 96 and 97 would authorize 17,000 more slot machines for four of the state's wealthiest gambling tribes. The deals would catapult California into the gambling big leagues, well beyond the modest increase voters were promised when they first authorized Nevada-style gambling for tribes in 1998. This page has consistently opposed the expansion of gambling, beginning with the state lottery. We oppose the new gambling deals contained in these referendum initiatives, too. Gambling is the wrong way to... Sac Bee http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1953533/posts#comment Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:22:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1750175/posts Poll: California voters still like the power they have at the ballot box, express optimism for bipartisanship in Sacramento (full title) A new PPIC poll finds that 69 percent of the voters who participated in the Nov. 7 election are satisfied with the initiative process. This despite the fact that the ballot contained 13 measures * Immigration is rated the top issue (20 percent of voters), followed by the economy (14 percent) and education (13 percent) * Fifty-eight percent of voters surveyed say they expect the governor and Legislature will be able to work together to accomplish a lot next... San Francisco Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1750175/posts#comment Fri, 8 Dec 2006 02:07:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1719906/posts The Nov. 7 general election will offer a glimpse into Arizonans' attitudes toward illegal immigrants in their midst. The ballot includes a trio of questions aimed at denying rights or services to those here illegally. Should they be allowed to take adult-education classes at community colleges? Or be given in-state tuition at colleges and universities? Or be eligible for state child-care assistance? Proposition 300 would deny them all those services. Another proposal, Proposition 100, would deny bail to illegal immigrants who commit serious felonies, while Proposition 102 would prohibit them from getting punitive damages in civil lawsuits. These are put... Arizona Daily Star http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1719906/posts#comment Sun, 15 Oct 2006 21:34:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1704393/posts Do you live in a Mobile Home Park and rent a mobile home? Do you want your rent gauging stopped? Did you know that Rent Control Ordinances and the Mobile Home Residency Law could be lost if the initiative passes.We the people that live in Mobile Home Parks must all unite and defeat Proposition 90. If we do not defeat Proposition 90, we the owners of our Mobile Homes are in a world of trouble.We could lose our homes.For more information on Proposition 90 - Go to Californians Against the Taxpayer Trap =>http://noprop90.com/facts/There will not be any rent control and... Ezine Articles.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1704393/posts#comment Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:33:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1681315/posts McClintock Reviews the November Ballot Propositions General Election - November 7, 2006 Prop. 1A Transportation Funding Protection:  YES!  For years, the Legislature has raided our highway taxes for general fund spending.  Though it’s more window dressing than relief, this measure makes it marginally harder to do so. Prop. 1B Transportation Bond:  NO!  Although some of this money is for long overdue road construction, most goes for equipment, maintenance and social programs that will be obsolete decades before our children have finished paying off the debt.  Californians pay the third highest tax per gallon of gasoline in the country –... McClintok website http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1681315/posts#comment Thu, 10 Aug 2006 18:43:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1602445/posts SACRAMENTO — California's top elections official Thursday said he has a remedy for voters who say they are sick of being propositioned endlessly by everyone from governors to masked interests, using everything from twisted ads to flurries of fliers. Secretary of State Bruce McPherson and lawmakers, backed by the League of Women Voters, pitched a bipartisan package of initiative-revamp bills that would let the Legislature adopt a proposition, avoiding a nasty, costly campaign. McPherson said at a Capitol news conference that the legislation would "provide greater access for all Californians, strengthen the integrity of the initiative process and result in... Oakland Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1602445/posts#comment Fri, 24 Mar 2006 17:27:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1517503/posts California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, right, celebrates with State Sen. Tom McClintock, R-Thousand Oaks in Irwindale, Calif., during his special election campaign bus tour of southern California, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005. AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1517503/posts#comment Mon, 7 Nov 2005 19:48:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1513268/posts NO side leads YES side on all four of the propositions backed by Governor Schwarzenegger. Field.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1513268/posts#comment Tue, 1 Nov 2005 14:38:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1512391/posts MIDI - LOOK FOR THE SILVER LINING la la la la la la la la la...la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la When our leftists pals need help...we show up in force Do we turn to vi-o-lence? Well, yes we do, of course We will stand united 'cause united we will win the day So look for the union goon squads...we'll always be there for DemocRATS Your propositions have us out screaming...you'll take a reeming...that's that From a fist, your lip is fat So look for the union goon squads...our... DFU SONGS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1512391/posts#comment Mon, 31 Oct 2005 05:37:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1512341/posts Gay Rights, Teen Abortion Among Issues Facing Voters in Ballot Measures in Seven States As is often the case, California has the most intriguing mix of propositions including four backed by Schwarzenegger, the Republican governor, to curb the power of the Democratic-controlled Legislature and the state's public employee unions. Another measure, notable in a state with liberal leanings, would require parents to be notified when a minor seeks an abortion. Texas voters are expected to approve a proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriages a step already taken in 18 other states. In Maine, a conservative alliance is urging voters to... ABC News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1512341/posts#comment Mon, 31 Oct 2005 03:25:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1507733/posts All those polling numbers about ballot initiatives got you feeling dazed and confused? You're not alone. With the conflicting numbers shown in recent public opinion polls, many voters must be wondering just what is going on. Check out one poll on Proposition 76, a state spending-cap proposal, and it appears that 58 percent of voters support the initiative while 36 percent oppose it. Check out another poll and it appears that just the opposite is true, with 19 percent saying they support the measure and 65 percent saying they oppose it. Another recent poll shows similar numbers, with 63 percent... LA Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1507733/posts#comment Sun, 23 Oct 2005 17:06:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1506654/posts [1] Proposition 73: Parental Notification Termination of minor's pregnancy. Waiting Period and Parental Notification. Initiative Constitutional Amendment Survey USA (10/15-17) Yes 60% No 38% Und 2% Spread +22 [2] Proposition 74: Public School Teachers Tenure Public School Teachers. Waiting Period for Permanent Status. Dismissal. Initiative Statute Survey USA (10/15-17) Yes 53% No 45% Und 1% Spread +8 [3] Proposition 75: Union Dues -- Political Contributions Public Employee Union Dues. Required Employee Consent for Political Contributions. Initiative Statute Survey USA (10/15-17) Yes 56% No 42% Und 2% Spread +14 RealClear Politics http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1506654/posts#comment Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:21:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1506402/posts Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will answer questions about his special election initiatives during a voter forum Monday night in Walnut Creek. The Contra Costa Times newspaper and KTVU Channel 2 News are sponsoring the event. DATE: Monday, Oct. 24 TIME: 6 p.m. HOSTED BY: KTVU Channel 2 News of Oakland and the Contra Costa Times of Walnut Creek. AIRS ON: KTVU Channel 2 and KQED-FM radio, both in the San Francisco Bay area. The program also will be webcast live on http://www.ktvu.com and the Contra Costa Times website, http://www.cctimes.com DURATION: 90 minutes, to be broadcast live and commercial-free. LOCATION: Dean Lesher... ap on Bakersfield Californian http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1506402/posts#comment Fri, 21 Oct 2005 02:48:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1505200/posts All 5 CA Ballot Propositions Still Leading ... But 3 Are Narrowing: In an election today, 10/18/05, 3 weeks to the 11/8/05 vote, California voters approve Proposition 73, Proposition 74, Proposition 75, Proposition 76 and Proposition 77, according to an exclusive SurveyUSA poll of 613 likely voters. Proposition 73, on parental notification for abortions on minors, passes by 22 points. In an identical SurveyUSA poll 2 weeks ago, Proposition 73 passed by 20 points. Proposition 74, on teacher tenure, passes by 8 points today. 2 weeks ago, it passed by 11 points. Propositions 75, 76, and 77 have lost support:... SurveyUSA.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1505200/posts#comment Wed, 19 Oct 2005 13:53:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1501662/posts SACRAMENTO -- Delegates to the California League of Cities voted by a narrow margin to support Proposition 76, the "Live Within our Means Act" sponsored by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The 135-124 vote came Saturday during the final hours of the League's annual three-day conference in San Francisco. Victorville Mayor Mike Rothschild, who attended the conference and lobbied other cities to support the issue, said the vote was difficult to pass because League delegates were "almost divided on staying neutral." "There were 486 voting members. We had to work very hard to get their support, " Rothschild said. "By the last... Desert Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1501662/posts#comment Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:51:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1501593/posts Sen. McCain campaigns for Schwarzenegger initiatives Tuesday, October 11, 2005; Posted: 3:57 p.m. EDT (19:57 GMT) BURBANK, California (AP) -- With his popularity at an all-time low, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger turned Monday to Republican Sen. John McCain to help sell his November ballot proposals to a skeptical public. In appearances with the governor in Burbank and Oakland, the Arizona senator urged California voters to support the four initiatives backed by Schwarzenegger on the special election ballot. "I have campaigned for reform efforts all over the country," McCain said. "What happens in California has significant effect in states like mine... CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1501593/posts#comment Thu, 13 Oct 2005 05:21:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1500969/posts Last January, with his popularity apparently invincible, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced plans for a special election this year to give Californians a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to put sense into the state's budget and reform its political culture. One of his proposals was to put the state's expensive public employee pension program under the same reform microscope corporate pensions had been undergoing. He underestimated the response. In San Francisco to give a speech, Schwarzenegger found the hotel surrounded by angry firefighters, nurses and teachers, all denouncing him. Since these groups, generically, are held in high esteem by the public, Schwarzenegger soon pulled... The American Prowler http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1500969/posts#comment Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:22:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1498277/posts The Republican governor is pitching Proposition 76, which he calls the "Live Within Our Means Act," as the best way out of California's chronic deficits. But voters appear to lose interest when they learn of the sacrifices that will be needed to allow the state to truly live within its means. The measure makes clear that it can't be done without limiting spending on the education and healthcare programs that account for more than three-quarters of the state's general fund. "Voters like the idea of government living within its means," said Mark Baldassare, director of research for the Public Policy... Los Angeles Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1498277/posts#comment Fri, 7 Oct 2005 12:13:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1498509/posts SAN FRANCISCO - Employing fiery rhetoric warning of fiscal thievery by state lawmakers, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday implored a reluctant organization representing 478 California cities to endorse a ballot initiative to give him enhanced powers to shape the state budget. Appearing at the League of California Cities' annual conference, the Republican governor told a crowd of mayors, city council members and other local officials that they are in danger of future seizures of local tax revenues by state lawmakers if voters don't pass Proposition 76 in the Nov. 8 special election. Sell It Yourself The league's board of directors... Sacramento Bee http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1498509/posts#comment Fri, 7 Oct 2005 17:37:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1497994/posts Unions face tough fight on Prop. 75 SACRAMENTO - As they mobilize to defeat a ballot measure that could sharply limit their political activities, unions are finding one of their toughest jobs is persuading their own members to oppose it. Proposition 75 on the Nov. 8 special-election ballot would prohibit public-employee unions from using dues for political purposes without written consent from members. -snip- Close Race The union survey by San Francisco pollster David Binder sampled 777 AFL-CIO-affiliated union members. Initially, they split 47 percent in favor of the measure to 46 percent against. After being told that unions were... SJ Mercury News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1497994/posts#comment Thu, 6 Oct 2005 23:19:38 GMT