2009 California Special Election

A collection of reports by KQED Radio productions, including KQED Radio News, The California Report and Forum. Reports are listed in reverse chronological order.

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The California Report | Mon, May 11 2009, 8:50 AM

California Special Election: Props 1D and 1E

One week from tomorrow, voters will be asked to consider six ballot measures related to the state budget. And if the polls are right, only two measures that help solve the budget deficit have any chance of passing.


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Forum | Fri, May 8 2009, 9:00 AM

Special Election Series -- Propositions 1D and 1E

We continue our series on the May 19 special election with in-depth conversations on Propositions 1D and 1E. In the first half hour, we look at how Prop 1D asks voters to decide whether to temporarily shift funds from early childhood education to help make up the budget deficit. In the second half hour we review Prop 1E, which asks voters to decide whether to shift funds from mental health services in the state.



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The California Report | Wed, May 6 2009, 8:50 AM

California Special Election: Crafting a Plan B

If the latest statewide poll is right, Californians are likely to reject all of this month's ballot measures related to the state budget deficit. Governor Schwarzenegger's aides are already crafting a 'plan B,' which involves both borrowing and cuts.


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Forum | Mon, May 4 2009, 9:00 AM

Special Election Series -- Propositions 1B and 1C

We continue our series on the May 19 special election with a split hour looking at Prop. 1B and Prop. 1C. In the first half hour, we analyze the details on Prop. 1B's proposal to mandate payments that equal $9.3 billion to California schools over the next few years. In the second half hour, we discuss Prop. 1C. It asks voters to decide whether to increase California Lottery ticket sales, and allow the state to borrow from future California Lottery profits.



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The California Report | Mon, May 4 2009, 8:50 AM

California Special Election: Proposition 1C

Of all the measures on the May 19th ballot, the one with the single largest impact on next year's state budget is Proposition 1C. It also represents a major gamble. Prop 1C permanently removes the link between profits from the California Lottery and public schools, and it allows the state to use future lottery profits now.


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Forum | Wed, Apr 29 2009, 9:00 AM

Special Election Series - Proposition 1A

We begin our series on the May 19 special election with a look at Proposition 1A. Voters will decide whether to control state spending, create long-term reserve funds and extend already-approved taxes up to two years.



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The California Report | Wed, Apr 29 2009, 8:50 AM

California Special Election: Proposition 1B

A new Field Poll finds that if the May 19 special election were held today, every one of the budget-related ballot measures would fail. One of the measures in danger of failing is Proposition 1B, which promises an additional $9 billion for public schools. But even if Proposition 1B wins, it could still lose.


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The California Report | Tue, Apr 21 2009, 8:50 AM

California Special Election: Proposition 1A, Part II

Next month's special election features six ballot measures, crafted by the legislature and Governor Schwarzenegger, to change the state budget process. But only one promises both a long-term change and a short-term fix: Proposition 1A. In part one, we examined how Prop 1A will control how the state spends revenue. In this episode, we look at the short-term fix: a tax increase over the next few years valued at almost $16 billion.


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The California Report | Mon, Apr 20 2009, 8:50 AM

California Special Election: Proposition 1A, Part I

Governor Schwarzenegger says California's budget problems can be fixed by voting 'yes' on all six measures on next month's ballot. He made the same promise five years ago when he convinced voters to approve the balanced budget amendment, Proposition 58. But almost every year since, the state has actually spent more than it took in. Sacramento Bureau Chief John Myers begins an in-depth look at next month's ballot measures with an overview of Prop. 1A, the measure to place a new constitutional control on state spending.


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