Electricity Markets in the Western U.S.
This 1-page fact sheet shows, in graphical form, how states in the western U.S. compare in population, electricity consumption, and electricity generation.
How the New Federal Tax Law Targets California
Once again, California has a bullseye on its back. This 1-page Fact Sheet details the numerous ways the new federal tax law (the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”) targets California specifically.
California Tax Reform without a Supermajority
The Legislature may, by majority vote, place tax reforms before the voters if they amend or repeal relevant voter-passed legislation. Prop 26 did not take away the legislature’s ability to Read More
Enrollment in Public Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans (August 2017)
This 1-page fact sheet gives an overview of the various Medi-Cal plans, with an emphasis on the public managed care plans that could lay the groundwork for Single Payer in California. For Read More
Laying the Groundwork for Single Payer in California
California is closer to a universal Single Payer system than it might seem. 45.8% of Californians are already on Single Payer (Medi-Cal, Medicare, or both). By building on and expanding California’s Read More
California’s Initiative Circulation Period
California law specifies an unusually short amount of time to collect signatures to qualify an initiative for the ballot. This heavily advantages paid signature collection over volunteer efforts. To meet Read More
Prop 10 and Tax Increases by Majority Vote
The Legislature may, by majority vote, place tax increases before the voters which go towards promoting, supporting, and improving early childhood development from the prenatal stage to five years of Read More