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Meet the candidates for California lieutenant governor: ‘A job about nothing’

Five major candidates, including state Treasurer Fiona Ma and former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, are competing for the notoriously anticlimactic gig of lieutenant governor. Written by Nadia Lathan, CalMatters The candidates running for lieutenant governor are apt to hint at the post’s largely symbolic and overlooked status when discussing

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Who wants to be California’s insurance commissioner? Your guide to the candidates

CalMatters interviewed five leading candidates who want to regulate one of the world’s biggest insurance markets. Here’s what they said. Written by Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters Picking the next insurance commissioner could be one of the most important decisions Californians make for their wallets this election year. They may

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A plan to cut a California tax is going to voters. Why LA’s ‘mansion tax’ is at the center of it

A measure to roll back two kinds of taxes is slated to go before voters in November. The measure would affect cities and taxpayers across the state, but Los Angeles and its controversial “mansion tax” is the prime target. Written by Ben Christopher, CalMatters This story was originally published by

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What could a Republican governor get done in deep-blue California?

Experts say he would likely face a recall, but could still wield power through appointments, vetoes and regulatory boards. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is co-published here with permission.

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Wealth Tax

More states are taxing the ultra-rich — Washington is the latest

As inequality grows, states are stepping up where the federal government hasn’t. “It’s a movement,” says Patriotic Millionaire’s Chuck Collins. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is

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Wealth Tax

Are California’s billionaires crying wolf?

Uber-rich say they’ll flee if wealth tax proposal passes. History suggests otherwise. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is co-published here with permission. As Massachusetts voters pondered a “millionaire

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Prop 50 supporters see a litmus test for democracy

Even some champions of California’s citizen-drawn Congressional maps support the Nov. 4 ballot measure to suspend them and counter Trump’s attacks. Written by Jeremy Lindenfeld This article and video were produced by Capital & Main. They are republished here with permission. Californians have until November 4 to vote

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Prop 50: Californians will decide whether to redistrict during Nov. 4 election

Here’s where and when to vote in San Diego County during the upcoming election. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Registered voters across the state have received mail-in ballots for the upcoming Nov. 4 election, during which they’ll decide whether to change the state’s