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KPCC Election 2004 Initiatives Coverage | General Election Coverage

Props. 59, 60A, 61, 1A and 65 - Talk of the City - Nov. 1, 2004
Bob Stern, president of the Center for Governmental Studies, and Cindy O'Connor, past president of the League of Women Voters Los Angeles, discuss these propositions.

Election Preview - AirTalk - Nov. 1, 2004
Claremont Professor Fred Balitzer and Jaime Regalada, executive director of the Edmund G. "Pat" Brown Institute at Cal State Los Angeles discuss the presidential race and California races and initiatives.

Voters Offer Opinions on Prop. 71 - Nov. 1, 2004
Voters in three cities have varying opinions on the proposition that would fund embryonic stem cell research.

Mother Nature and Measure O - October 29, 2004
Supporters of the LA City measure say the October storms illustrate the need for its passage. If passed, it the city would raise $500 million through a bond sale to fund hundreds of projects to clean up polluted beaches and rivers, safeguard and recharge local groundwater, upgrade the city's flood control systems, and increase green space. There is no organized opposition.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger - AirTalk - October 28, 2004
Governor Schwarzenegger discusses some of the initiatives on the statewide ballot.

Proposition 1A - AirTalk - October 28, 2004
Proposition 1A would make it harder for state government to take property tax and sales tax revenues from local governments. Pasadena Fire Chief Dennis Downs discusses the measure.

LA's Measure A -- AirTalk - October 28, 2004
Measure A would raise the LA County sales tax by a half percent, to 8.75 percent, to fund more sheriff deputies and city police, strengthen youth and adult crime prevention programs, and more. Measure A campaign consultant Rick Taylor debates Tony Bell, assistant chief deputy to LA County Supervisor Mike Antonovich.

An Inside Look at Measure A - October 28, 2004
In this report by Frank Stoltze, a cop on the beat, politicians and ordinary citizens give their views on the LA County Measure.

< Taking to the Streets on Prop. 63 - October 27, 2004
John Rabe talks to voters in three cities about Proposition 63, the statewide initiative on the Nov. 2nd ballot that would tax millionaires to fund mental health programs.

Proposition 64 - Talk of the City - October 27, 2004
A debate on the measure designed to stop "shakedown lawsuits" between Barry Zanck, a victim of such a lawsuit, and Jamie Court, President of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights.

Statewide Call-In - Prop. 66 -- AirTalk - October 27, 2004
As part of a special statewide call-in program, "Forum" Host Michael Krasny of KQED-San Francisco moderates a debate on Prop. 66.

Statewide Call-In - Prop. 72 -- AirTalk - October 27, 2004
As part of a special statewide call-in program, Larry Mantle moderates a debate on Prop. 72.

Statewide Call-In - Prop. 71 -- AirTalk - October 27, 2004
As part of a special statewide call-in program, "These Days" Host Tom Fudge of KPBS-San Diego moderates a debate on Prop. 71.

Should the Three Strikes Law be Softened? - October 26, 2004
Frank Stoltze reports on the debate over Prop. 66, which would ease the terms of California's Three Strikes law.

Voters Sound Off on Prop. 72 - October 26, 2004
Voters in Glendale, Atwater Village and Leimert Park discuss the pros and cons of Prop. 72, which would require some employers to provide health insurance to their workers.

Los Angeles' Measure O - Talk of the City - October 26, 2004
This $500 million LA city bond measure would fund hundreds of projects to clean up polluted beaches and rivers, safeguard and recharge local groundwater, upgrade the city's flood control systems, and increase green space. There is no organized opposition. Mary Nichols, co-chair of the Yes on Measure O committee, discusses it with Kitty Felde.

Proposition 67 - Talk of the City - October 25, 2004
Prop. 67 on the Nov. 2nd ballot would add a 3% surcharge to telephone usage to provide additional money for hospital emergency services and training. Dan Higgins, President of the LA County Medical Association, argues in favor of the measure, while Ace Smith, campaign manager for No on Proposition 67, argues against it.

Voters to Decide Whether to Stop "Shakedown Lawsuits" - October 25, 2004
Adolfo Guzman Lopez reports on Prop. 64, the California ballot initiative that would only allow those directly affected by alleged corporate wrongdoing to file lawsuits.

Proposition 72 - Talk of the City - October 22, 2004
Dr. Richard Corlin, past president of the California Medical Association, argues in favor of the Nov. 2nd ballot measure that would require certain businesses to provide health insurance to their employees. Carol Liebau, spokeswoman for the No on 72 campaign, speaks against the measure.

Proposition 69 - October 21, 2004
Frank Stoltze reports on Prop. 69, the Nov. 2nd statewide ballot measure that would eventually require the collection of DNA from everyone arrested for a felony.

Props. 68 & 70 - October 20, 2004
Rachael Myrow reports on the two gaming initiatives on the Nov. 2nd statewide ballot.

Prop. 70 - Talk of the City - October 20, 2004
Bill Rukeyser, consultatnt with the 70 Yes Committee, debates the gaming initiative with Michael Kennedy, President of the California Narcotic Officers Assocation.

Measure A - Talk of the City - October 20, 2004
This measure on the Los Angeles County ballot Nov. 2nd would raise the county sales tax by one-half cent to pay for expanded law enforcement. LAPD Chief William Bratton argues in favor of the measure; former State Senator Tom Hayden argues against it.

Prop. 69 - AirTalk - October 19, 2004
Prop 69 would require the collection of DNA from convicted felons and those arrested for rape and murder. Bruce Harrington, sponsor of the Prop. 69 Initiative, debates Maya Harris, director of the No on 69 campaign.

Props. 60 and 62 - Talk of the City - October 19, 2004
Prop. 60 would keep the current primary system in place, while Prop. 62 would change it so that the top two vote getters in a primary would move on to a runoff, regardless of their party affiliation. Arguing against Prop. 60 and in favor of Prop. 62 is Garry South, board co-chair for Californians for an Open Primary, and arguing for Prop. 60 and against Prop. 62 is Shawn Steel, co-founder of the Gray Davis Recall and director of the California Club for Growth.

Prop. 69 - Talk of the City - October 19, 2004
Lisa Kahn, head of the LA County DA's forensic science department, argues in favor of Prop. 69, which would require the collection of DNA from convicted felons and those arrested for rape and murder. Ramona Ripston, executive director of the Southern California ACLU, argues against the measure.

Prop. 63 - AirTalk - October 18, 2004
Prop. 63 would impose an additional 1% on the income tax of those making more than $1 million a year. Those funds would help expand services for the mentally ill. Arguing in favor of the initiative is one of its authors, Assemblyman Darrell Steinberg, and arguing against it is David Yow, spokesman for the No on 63 campaign.

Prop. 71 - Talk of the City - October 14, 2004
Vicki Michel, Loyola Law School professor, and Fiona Huttong, spokeswoman for Yes on 71, debate the stem cell research initiative.

Prop. 61: Bond for Children's Hospitals - AirTalk - October 13, 2004
Sue Maddox, President and CEO of the California Children's Hospital Association, discusses Prop. 61, which would float a $750 million bond for expanding and better equipping children's hospitals throughout the state.

Proposition 67: EMS Funding - AirTalk - October 13, 2004
Proposition 67 would add a 3 percent telephone surcharge to increase funding for emergency and trauma services in California. California Medical Association Jack Lewin and Chip Yarborough, President of the California Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association, debate the initiative appearing on the Nov. 2nd ballot.

Props. 60 and 62: Open Primaries? - AirTalk - October 12, 2004
Kenneth McCue, a Caltech research scientist, and Nick Tobey, co-chair of Californians for an Open Primary, debate the two initiatives.

Prop. 68 Backers Pull the Plug - Talk of the City - October 7, 2004
The backers of Proposition 68, the measure that could allow a large expansion of casino-style gambling, end their active campaigning.

Haefele on Prop. 63 - October 7, 2004
Marc Haefele examines state initiative Proposition 63 on the November 2nd ballot, which would tax millionaires to help pay for mental health services.

Prop. 68 Debate - AirTalk - October 5, 2004
A debate over the gaming initiative between Greg Larsen, spokesman for Yes on Prop. 68, and Cheryl Schmit, director of "Stand Up for California."

Prop. 70 Debate - AirTalk - October 5, 2004
A debate of the gaming initiative backed by some tribes between Jamie Fisfis, spokesman for the Yes on 70 campaign, and Cheryl Schmit, director of "Stand Up for California."

Prop. 64 Debate - AirTalk - October 4, 2004
A debate of the proposition that would place curbs on unfair business lawsuits between Jamie Court, director of ElectionWatchdog.org, and John Sullivan, president of the Civil Justice Association of California and a co-chair of "Californians to Stop Shakedown Lawsuits."

Prop. 63 Debate - Talk of the City - October 1, 2004
A debate over the statewide ballot initiative, which would tax millionaires to finance expanded mental health services. Arguing in support of the Proposition is Assemblyman Darrell Steinberg. Arguing against it is Assemblyman Ray Haynes.

Proposition 71: Stem Cell Research - AirTalk - September 29, 2004
A debate between Dr. Vincent Fortanasce, president of the No on 71 campaign, and Fiona Hutton, communications director for Yes on Prop. 71.

Proposition 66: Limitations on Three Strikes Law - AirTalk - September 28, 2004
A debate between Brian Gurwitz, senior deputy district attorney for Orange County, on leave to be deputy campaign manager for No on 66, and Geri Silva, executive director of Families to Amend California's Three Strikes.

Haefele on Proposition 67 - September 24, 2004
Marc Haefele examines Prop. 67, the measure on the November 2 statewide ballot that would impose a phone surcharge to help pay for hospital emergency rooms.

Proposition 66 Debate - Talk of the City - September 23, 2004
A debate over the initiative to change the Three Strikes Law, between Jim Benson, vice-chairman of Citizens Against Violent Crime and a backer of Prop. 66, and Lael Rubin, special counsel for the LA County District Attorney.

Making Sense of California's Loaded State Ballot - AirTalk - September 17, 2004
A discussion of the many state initiatives on the November 2nd ballot, with UC Riverside Political Science Professor Shawn Bowler, Claremont Government Professor Fred Balitzer, and UC Irvine Assistant Political Science Professor Lisa Garcia-Bedoya.

Half-Cent Sales Tax Goes on LA County's November Ballot - July 20, 2004
The LA County Board of Supervisors gives voters the chance to approve a half-cent sales tax to fund law enforcement.

Sales Tax Increase on November Ballot? - Talk of the City - June 29, 2004
The LA County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on putting a measure on the November ballot to raise the local sales tax for law enforcement.

Stem Cell Research Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot - June 4, 2004
An initiative committing California to spending $3 billion over the next decade on stem cell research has qualified for the November ballot.

Election 2004 Resources on the Web

California Secretary of State Voter Guide
LA County Registrar-Recorder
Orange County Registrar of Voters
Voter Information from the League of Women Voters
HealthVote2004.org -- Non-Partisan Resource on health care-related initiatives: Props. 61, 63, 67, 71, and 72
Yes on Prop. 1A
No on Prop. 1A - Secretary of State website - Includes No on Prop. 1A argument by State Board of Equalization Chair Carole Migden
Yes on Prop. 66
No on Prop. 66
Yes on Prop. 68
No on Prop. 68
Yes on Prop. 70
No on Prop. 70
Yes on Prop. 72
No on Prop. 72
Yes on Prop. 71
No on Prop. 71
Yes on Prop. 60
No on Prop. 60 Argument on Sec. Of State Website
Yes on Prop. 62
No on Prop. 62
Yes on Prop. 69
No on Prop. 69
Yes on Prop. 59
No on Prop. 59 Argument on Sec. Of State Website
Yes on Prop. 60A
No on Prop. 60A Argument on Sec. Of State Website
Yes on Prop. 61
No on Prop. 61 Argument on Sec. Of State Website
Yes on Prop. 63
No on Prop. 63
Yes on Prop. 64
No on Prop. 64
Yes on Prop. 65
No on Prop. 65 Argument on Sec. Of State Website
Yes on Prop. 67
No on Prop. 67




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