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Local Governments Sound the Alarm on Prop 43 | California City News State Assemblymember Buffy Wicks authored the legislation that ultimately became Proposition 43.... On November 3, California voters will decide...
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Prop. 43 would make special taxes harder to pass. That’s the point, say anti-tax advocates
The measure would require two-thirds of voters to approve any local special taxes, instead of the simple majority for citizen-led initiatives. Anti-tax advocates say it should be that hard for governments to tax Californians, but local officials say it could constrain funding for essential services.
citywatchla.comReporting
Mountain Lions Gave Woodland Hills Residents the Voice Sacramento Wouldn't We learned the developers were using amendments to AB 2011, a housing bill sponsored by California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks that was intended to...
jdsupra.comReporting
The Final Act: California's End-of-Session and Gubernatorial Actions Wrap-Up - JD Supra Notably absent was a marquee effort from Assemblymember Buffy Wicks to reform laws governing construction defect liability for condominiums; the...
ourweekly.comReporting
Gov. Newsom approves tax credits for newsrooms - Our Weekly Authored by Assemblymembers Chris Ward (D-San Diego) and Buffy Wicks (D... California has lost more than 12,000 local journalists since 2002...
ebar.comReporting
Quick guide to B.A.R. election endorsements - Bay Area Reporter CA Assembly Dist. 12: Jackie Elward Dist. 14: Buffy Wicks Dist. 16: Rebecca Bauer-Kahan Dist. 17: Matt Haney Dist. 18: Mia Bonta Dist. 19...
KQEDReporting
Prop 43: Raises Voter Threshold for Some Local Tax Measures | KQED This measure was placed on the ballot by the state legislature in a bill written by Democratic Assembly member Buffy Wicks from the East Bay. Buffy...
sfexaminer.comReporting
State sends historic Bay Area amusement park $5 million boost - SF Examiner On the shores of Lake Merritt, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and park CEO Kymberly Miller said Assemblymembers Mia Bonta and Buffy Wicks,...
theobserver.mediaReporting
Gov. Newsom Approves Tax Credits For Newsrooms -- Despite Eligibility, Cost Concerns Authored by Assemblymembers Chris Ward (D-San Diego) and Buffy Wicks (D... I'm grateful to Assemblymembers Ward and Wicks, and California...
mynewsla.comReporting
Newsom Signs Retail Permit Bill - MyNewsLA.com ... California retail stores by allowing plans to be certified by qualified... Assembly Bill 671, authored by Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland.
ballotpedia.orgReporting
Endorsements by Berkeley Progressives (Sway voting group by Berkeley progressives) California Secretary of State (2026), Advanced in Primary. Buffy Wicks (D), California State Assembly District 14 (2026), Advanced in Primary.
mercurynews.comReporting
Election 2026: Is Proposition 45 a housing solution or developer loophole? ... California's housing shortage and high prices. Last July, Newsom signed bills from Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, and Sen. Scott Wiener, D...
losangelesblade.comReporting
The California Gubernatorial Debate missed getting real - Los Angeles Blade Authored by Assemblymember Chris Ward and co-authored by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, AB 2222 would provide refundable tax credits to local...
eastbaytimes.comReporting
Proposition 45: A solution to build more housing? Or a loophole for developers? ... California, along with the California Federation of Labor Unions.... Last July, Newsom signed bills from Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, and Sen.
pressreader.comReporting
Newsom signs bill to subsidize local news | San Francisco Chronicle - PressReader ... California Newspaper Publishers Association · Buffy Wicks. SACRAMENTO... Assembly Member Chris Ward, D-San Diego, and Assembly Member Buffy Wicks...
sfchronicle.comReporting
Lyft to pay $272.5M in largest California settlement over worker classification ... Assembly Members Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, and Marc Berman, D-Menlo Park, that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed last year. Out of the $272.5 million...
KQEDReporting
Newsom Signs Bill to Boost Local Newsrooms, Calling Out Trump's Restrictions on Press ... California Democratic headquarters in Sacramento, California, on Nov. 4... Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, D–Oakland, one of the lawmakers who...
ivpressonline.comReporting
Newsom signs historic $40M law to bolster California's local newsrooms | News | ivpressonline.com The measure was authored by Assemblymembers Christopher Ward, D-San Diego, and Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland. It gained broad support from newspaper...
Newsom signs San Diego lawmaker's bill for local journalism tax credits
Starting in 2027, Assembly Bill 2222, authored by Assemblymember Chris Ward, D-San Diego, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, will provide qualifying digital, broadcast and print news organizations with credits based on the number of journalists they employ or hire.
newspress.comReporting
Newsom signs bill supporting local journalism, giving tax breaks to news organizations “While President Trump continues to attack the free press, California... Authored by Assemblymembers Chris Ward, D-San Diego, and Buffy Wicks, D...
Your guide to Proposition 43: Voting thresholds for local special taxes
Prop 43 would require two-thirds voter approval for all local special taxes, including citizen-sponsored measures that California courts have allowed to pass with a simple majority.
courthousenews.comReporting
New tax credits offer 'lifeline' to California media | Courthouse News Service A coauthor of the bill, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks — an Oakland Democrat — said the new law puts money on the line to keep journalists working in...
sfchronicle.comReporting
Newsom signs bill to subsidize local news, citing Trump's attacks - San Francisco Chronicle ... California city of Bell. Assembly Member Chris Ward, D-San Diego, and Assembly Member Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, co-authored the measure and cheered...
gov.ca.govReporting
Governor Newsom signs bill strengthening local journalism, defending a free press as... ... California. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin... Assembly Bill 2222 by Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D-San Diego) and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks...
