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local-politics10 days ago•22 min saved

Bay Area transit funding at stake as voters weigh tax measure

Bay Area transit agencies warn they could face drastic service cuts without a November sales-tax measure (up to 1%) to fund BART, Muni, Caltrain, AC Transit and the Bay Ferry. Supporters say the measure is needed for stable funding and to accommodate large events, while the campaign highlights transit’s role in the region’s economy and daily mobility. The piece appears in a live‑updates format and sits alongside other World Cup–related political and local-interest items.

via Politico|

#ballot-measure #bart #bay-area-transit

california-politics16 days ago•11 min saved

California Billionaire Tax Heads to November Ballot Amid Budget Worries

A labor-union–backed, one-time 5% tax on California billionaires’ assets is headed to the November ballot to offset federal healthcare funding cuts, drawing strong opposition from Gov. Newsom and major business/healthcare groups who warn it could destabilize the state’s budget and spur billionaire exit; two rival “poison pill” measures could void the proposal even if voters approve, and supporters gathered about 1.6 million signatures to qualify.

via Los Angeles Times|

#ballot-measure #budget-volatility #california

business18 days ago•62 min saved

Mass. High Court blocks rent-control ballot question over religious exemption

Massachusetts' Supreme Judicial Court blocked a ballot measure that would have enacted the nation's strictest statewide rent cap, ruling its exemption for religious facilities violates the state constitution and cannot appear on the ballot, ending tenant advocates' momentum and stalling potential legislative compromise.

via The Boston Globe|

#ballot-measure #business #housing

politics18 days ago•2 min saved

Massachusetts Court Blocks Rent-Control Ballot Over Religious Exemption

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court blocked a November rent-control ballot question after ruling its religious exemption makes the measure unconstitutional to put before voters, citing the state constitution’s prohibition on ballot questions about religion. Opponents hail the ruling as protecting housing policy; supporters vow to pursue a revised measure or a 2028 ballot as lawmakers consider alternatives.

via WBUR|

#ballot-measure #massachusetts #politics

politics23 days ago•17 min saved

CA Billionaire Tax Eyes Ballot Path to 2026 Vote

Backers say the California Billionaire Tax Act would impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on residents with net worth over $1 billion (assets include equity, securities and collectibles) payable in five installments starting in 2027, with a 7.5% fee on the unpaid balance, to fund hospitals, healthcare jobs, K-14 education and food assistance. California election officials say there are enough signatures to place the measure on the November ballot, but it faces strong opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and others and may still be blocked. The measure would affect an estimated 255 taxpayers, though some ultra‑wealthy residents have relocated; critics warn of wealth flight and economic harm, while supporters argue it would address wealth inequities and sustain essential public services. Federal wealth tax proposals exist but have not advanced.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ballot-measure #billionaires #california

politics24 days ago•7 min saved

Ultra-rich wealth tax aims for California ballot in November

A proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on Californians with more than $1 billion in assets would funnel roughly $100 billion mainly to healthcare programs (with some for food assistance and education) and could be paid over five years. The initiative cleared the signature threshold and is on track for the November ballot, though opponents including Gov. Gavin Newsom warn it could drive billionaires out and destabilize California’s economy amid volatile tax revenues. Revenue is uncertain due to stock market fluctuations, and wealthy donors have heavily funded groups on both sides as the measure advances to the ballot.

via Los Angeles Times|

#ballot-measure #billionaires #california-politics

politics28 days ago•3 min saved

Arizona weighs universal voter ID for all ballots in November referendum

Arizona lawmakers advanced a ballot measure that would require photo ID for all voting, including mail-in ballots, to be decided in November; critics warn it could disenfranchise eligible voters who lack IDs or rely on mail voting, while supporters frame it as strengthening election security. If approved, the measure would take effect in 2028 and would bypass a governor veto by direct ballot referendum.

via Democracy Docket|

#arizona #ballot-measure #elections

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Monterey Park votes to permanently ban data centers, a U.S. first

Residents of Monterey Park, California voted to permanently ban data centers via a ballot measure, winning by a landslide as early results showed about 86% in favor; the measure, building on an earlier moratorium, is designed to protect air quality, water resources, and public health, and will stay in place until voters decide otherwise.

via The Guardian|

#ballot-measure #data-centers #environmental-concerns

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

DeSantis-backed property tax relief set for November vote as exemptions expand

Florida lawmakers approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’s sweeping property tax relief plan, sending a constitutional amendment to the November ballot that would expand the homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028 (not applying to school taxes), cap annual non-homestead assessment increases at 5%, and limit revenues for core local services. The measure could reduce non-school government revenue by about $4.6 billion initially (rising to $8.4 billion annually), prompting concerns about local service cuts, while supporters say it provides homeowner relief and lets voters decide with a 60% threshold.

via CBS News|

#ballot-measure #desantis #florida

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Florida sets ballot showdown for $250K homestead tax exemption

Florida lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment during a special session to raise the owner-occupied homestead exemption to $250,000 on non-school levies, sending the measure to the November 2026 ballot. The proposal would increase the exemption over two years and requires at least 60% voter approval to pass. While supporters frame it as major property tax relief, local officials warn it could reduce revenue needed for essential services; residents can use a new Save Our Homes website to estimate potential savings.

via WPTV|

#ballot-measure #florida #homestead-exemption

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

DeSantis pitches plan to virtually erase Florida property taxes for most homeowners

Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced a property tax proposal to raise the homestead exemption to $250,000 and eventually $500,000, aiming to eliminate property taxes for about 92% of Florida homeowners; he called lawmakers back for a special session to add a ballot amendment and set up a state trust fund to aid local governments during the transition, with passage requiring 60% legislative approval and 60% voter support in November.

via miamiherald.com|

#ballot-measure #desantis #florida

transportation1 month ago•13 min saved

Bay Area transit lifeline clears signature hurdle, headed to November ballot

Organizers surpassed the signature threshold to qualify a five-county BART rescue measure for the November ballot, potentially delivering about $310 million to sustain BART and regional transit agencies and avoid significant service cuts. The measure requires a majority vote across San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties and would include independent financial efficiency reviews. Campaigning now shifts from qualification to winning passage.

via Mission Local|

#ballot-measure #bart #bay-area

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Oregon voters nix proposed transportation funding package

Oregon voters rejected Measure 120, a transportation funding package that would have raised the gas tax, elevated vehicle fees and temporarily increased payroll taxes to boost funding for roads, bridges, and transit. With about 83% voting against and 17% in support, the defeat means no immediate changes to current taxes, but officials warn a long-term funding gap remains, likely keeping transportation funding on the agenda for the 2027 session.

via KATU|

#ballot-measure #gas-tax #measure-120

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Colorado Voters to Lock TABOR Refunds into Expanded K-12 Funding

Colorado voters will decide in November whether to allow the state to keep TABOR refunds and raise the cap to match the maximum annual K-12 spending, starting with a 2% increase in K-12 funding (about $107 million in year one) and directing the rest of any surplus to other kids’ programs; at least half of each year's TABOR surplus would go to K-12, with full implementation expected to take about a decade, and the measure does not require governor approval to appear on the ballot. Supporters say it would boost teacher pay and reduce turnover; opponents worry about expanding government beyond the cap.

via The Colorado Sun|

#ballot-measure #colorado #education-funding

politics2 months ago•17 min saved

Oregon voters weigh road funding in new gas-tax proposal as prices rise

Oregon Democrats’ plan to raise the state gas tax to fund road improvements goes to voters, arriving amid climbing gasoline prices and ongoing debate over transportation funding.

via AP News|

#ballot-measure #fuel-prices #gas-tax