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California’s ballot propositions fuel its longstanding tax-and-spending war

Until Proposition 13, California voters let elected officials decide taxes and spending options. Now, 48 years later, money matters dominate the ballot box.

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CalMatters· Oct 15, 12:00 PMCalifornia’s ballot propositions fuel its longstanding tax-and-spending war

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