Topic: John Matsusaka
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Is California's ballot initiative process broken? Lawmakers think so.
California's ballot-initiative process has roiled that state for 100 years. Legislators are now proposing reforms to bring it under control.
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If Proposition 23 passes, will other greenhouse-gas laws fall?
California's 2008 law to limit greenhouse-gas emissions is seen as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's biggest achievement. If it is undone by Proposition 23, other similar laws could follow, experts say.
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Marijuana legalization: Prop 19 in California starved for cash
Proposition 19, the California ballot measure to legalize marijuana possession and cultivation for adults has raised $2.1 million. Most of the money is from one donor: Richard Lee, a medical marijuana entrepreneur.
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Same-sex marriage before California Supreme Court
The court must rule in 90 days on the legality of Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage.
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Voters say yes to state taxes, no to antiabortion measures
More than 150 ballot initiatives – on issues from gay marriage to renewable energy – were decided Tuesday.
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Californians give a nod to Indian gambling increase
On Super Tuesday, they approved measures to expand slot machines. But they declined to amend term limits for state lawmakers.
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