Author Archives: Russ

Proposition 12 would issue $900 million in bonds to provide loans to California veterans to purchase homes and farms. It would cost $59 million a year to repay the debt (for thirty years). Supporters say that the Cal-Vet Home Loan … Continue reading →

If you’re a California resident you know that we have a dysfunctional legislature. One of the main reasons for this is that back in 2001 the Democrats and Republicans in the legislature drew up new districts. They made a deal, … Continue reading →

Proposition 10 would issue $5 billion in bonds. These bonds would then be used to provide $3.425 billion to aid consumers purchase high fuel economy or alternative fuel vehicles. Another $1.25 billion would be used for research and development of … Continue reading →

Proposition 7 has done something this election cycle that I would have thought was impossible: It is opposed by almost everyone. The opponents include the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, the United Farm Workers Union, the California Chamber of Commerce, … Continue reading →

Proposition 6 requires specific funding for police and law enforcement, and adds several new crimes (mainly gang-related) to the penal code. It also changes sentencing, generally tightening (lengthening) sentences, especially for gang-related offenses. It is also estimated to cost at … Continue reading →

Proposition 5 is one of the few non-bond initiatives that could impact taxes on this year’s California ballot. Proposition 5 changes sentencing for drug offenses, which may be good or bad depending on your views. It definitely impacts taxes, though. … Continue reading →

These three propositions do not directly impact taxes. Proposition 4 would mandate a waiting period for 48 hours before a minor could have an abortion. Proposition 8 would ban same-sex marriage. Proposition 9 adds victims rights to matters relating to … Continue reading →

Yet another bond proposal. This one would raise $980 million in bonds to help children’s hospitals. The downside is that it would cost taxpayers $2 billion per year over $30 years to repay the bonds. The bonds would be used … Continue reading →