Voter Resources
- Offical Voter Information Guide
Summary, analysis and arguments for and against the measures on the May 19 ballot.
(ca.gov) - Senate Bill 19
Text of the legislation calling for the statewide special election. [pdf]
(ca.gov) - California Budget FAQ
Answers to common questions about how the budget is created and managed
(ca.gov) - Register to Vote
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2009 Budget Special Election
Explaining the Propositions
Perspectives | Tue, May 26 2009, 7:37 AM
The Problem in the Mirror
Do you think the California Legislature should stop asking the electorate to do its job? Richard Friedlander suggests that maybe the electorate should stop voting to make that job nearly impossible.
The California Report | Fri, May 22 2009, 8:50 AM
Governor to Propose Additional Cuts
Governor Schwarzenegger says he will soon propose an additional $5 billion in cuts on top of the $9 billion he proposed last week to help balance the state's budget.
The California Report | Thu, May 21 2009, 8:50 AM
State Budget Aftermath
Now that voters have said 'no' to the last plan to tackle the state budget deficit, Sacramento is buzzing with high-level budget meetings. The deficit is now estimated to be on the order of $21 billion, and politicians say they believe voters have made it quite clear what they expect to happen next.
