Topic: Jim Mayer
All Content
-
California a political model? Golden State has most competitive elections.
Known for gridlock and dysfunction, California has the most competitive elections, according to a new survey. It's the result of state political reforms that are now taking effect.
-
51st state? Small step forward for long-shot 'South California' plan
A Republican member of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors wants his county and 12 others to secede from California and form the 51st state. His colleagues gave him an unenthusiastic go ahead Tuesday to explore the idea.
-
California budget: Voters approve measure to ease a chronic crisis
California budget woes are legendary. This year the state budget was 100 days late. Passage of Prop. 25 seeks to avoid future such crises by dropping a crippling two-thirds vote requirement.
-
Poll: California voters would rebuff budget reforms
California voters are unhappy with the state government but in no mood to approve reforms that would improve its performance, a new poll finds.
-
California, once a dream state, strives to get back its groove
As it has slid, the state's citizens have begun to focus on its core dysfunctions.
-
New calls for reform in gridlocked California
Amid the state's budget woes, a bipartisan initiative looks for structural solutions.
Become part of the Monitor community