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nola.com > opinions > letters > letters-dispensary-cnnections > article_903fc211-0808-4544-91d5-7e562d4d0920.html

Letters: Bourbon Street weed market has links to GOP donor, politician

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (124+ words) I am writing in relation to Quin Hillyer's commentary on the new marijuana dispensary on Bourbon Street. What concerns me is what his story of decadence and debauchery omits. He fails to mention any of the following related facts: Much,…...


nbcpalmsprings.com > ca-us-and-world > 09/07/2026 > palm-springs-city-council-to-vote-on-new-cannabis-lounge-rules

Palm Springs City Council to Vote on New Cannabis Lounge Rules

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (453+ words) Palm Springs City Council is set to take a second and final vote Wednesday on proposed rules governing cannabis consumption lounges in the city. The changes would allow licensed cannabis lounges to offer non-cannabis food and beverages, host live music…...


ocregister.com > 09/06/2026 > jon-coupal-proposition-3-is-a-warning-against-proposition-40

Jon Coupal: Proposition 3 is a warning against Proposition 40

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (326+ words) Two tax increase ballot measures facing voters this November deserve rejection. Proposition 3 would extend higher income tax rates initially imposed in 2012, while Proposition 40 is an attempt to levy a wealth tax on a handful of very rich individuals. Although not…...


magzter.com > stories > newspaper > Los-Angeles-Times > VOTE-NO-ON-PROP-40-IT-FAILS-ON-TOP-PRIORITIES

Vote no on Prop. 40. It fails on top priorities | Los Angeles Times - newspaper - Read this story on Magzter.com

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (367+ words) A one-time tax creates a fiscal cliff and future crises HERE IS A LEGITIMATE debate to be had about whether the wealthiest Californians should pay more in taxes. But Proposition 40 is the wrong tax, structured the wrong way, and would…...


bakersfield.com > opinion > our-view > our-view-vote-no-on-proposition-4-public-campaign-funding-definition-of-insanity > article_8d0dd9d5-b177-4acf-82fe-96f7b398a6cd.html

Our View: Vote NO on Proposition 4: Public campaign funding: ‘Definition of insanity’

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (137+ words) bakersfield.com A part of The Californian’s ongoing coverage of candidates and issues in local, state and national politics. How many times do California voters have to tell legislators that they don’t want their tax dollars used to…...


sandiegouniontribune.com > 09/02/2026 > prop-40-shows-government-at-its-most-coercive

Prop. 40 shows government at its most coercive

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (129+ words) Lincoln’s moral argument was that no government may seize the fruits of labor by coercion, regardless of its stated intentions. Today’s claim — that officials will “do good” with the proceeds — repeats the old slaveowners’ assertion that benevolence can justify overreach....


coastsidenews.com > news > judge-sets-hearing-over-rejected-555-kelly-ballot-argument-as-county-warns-changes-could-disrupt > article_8a2b0688-14ec-419e-9357-f0ebea525b52.html

Judge sets hearing over rejected 555 Kelly ballot argument as county warns changes could disrupt Nov. 3 election | News | coastsidenews.com

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (223+ words) Judge sets hearing over rejected 555 Kelly ballot argument as county warns changes could disrupt Nov. 3 election Coastside News - Courtesy of the City of Half Moon Bay A San Mateo County Superior Court judge will hear testimony Thursday over whether Half…...


sbsun.com > 08/30/2026 > californias-ballot-argument-rules-give-tax-proponents-an-unfair-advantage

California’s ballot argument rules give tax proponents an unfair advantage

3+ week, 7+ hour ago   (510+ words) This year’s California county voter information guides will once again display a serious inequity. Arguments in favor of bond and tax measures will usually be well written and signed by several local luminaries. Arguments against will often be less professionally…...


latimes.com > socal > daily-pilot > news > story > 2026-08-28 > newport-beach-ballot-initiatives

O.C. Registrar rejects scheduling 3 Newport Beach ballot measures in November

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (943+ words) Three Newport Beach charter amendments sought by residents but not fully embraced by the City Council cannot be added to the Nov. 3 election because the city advised the Orange County Registrar of Voters of them past deadline, an attorney for…...


marinij.com > 08/25/2026 > dick-spotswood-several-statewide-ballot-measures-deserve-a-close-look

Dick Spotswood: Several statewide ballot measures deserve a close look

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (561+ words) The long ballot facing California voters in November includes 14 state propositions. Three stand out. All require a simple majority for passage. • Proposition 1 asks if those voters eager for more affordable housing primarily for our workforce are willing to commit taxpayer…...