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Civic Engagement

Ballot blockade — California industries rely on referenda to stop laws

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters and Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters December 14, 2022

Why California’s electric vehicle proposition built on taxing millionaires failed at the polls

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters November 12, 2022

What to know about California’s $100 billion surplus and how Newsom plans to spend it

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters May 17, 2022

The ‘Great Resignation’: Why California’s top lawmakers are quitting in droves

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters January 14, 2022

Drawing a blank: The real winner in the California recall was ‘none of the above’

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters September 19, 2021

A look at the big donors bankrolling the Newsom recall campaigns, pro and con

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters May 27, 2021

Recall backers raise more, but Newsom’s side has more cash in the bank

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters May 6, 2021

COVID-19 Information Hub

Carrots, sticks and jabs: What will California do to win over COVID-19 vaccine skeptics?

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters April 1, 2021April 2, 2021

California Currents

How state’s recall rules could spell trouble for Gov. Newsom

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters March 8, 2021

California Currents

Who is Xavier Becerra? What his California record reveals about Biden’s top health pick

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters February 23, 2021