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Topsy-turvy top-two: Is California’s primary system keeping its promises?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | June 13, 2022
After 10 years, the top-two California primary system is under fire again, but the problems may have more to do with political gamesmanship.
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Will California gun laws go national?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | June 3, 2022
On Thursday night, President Joe Biden gave a speech urging Congress to adopt a swath of new gun restrictions.
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Money wars: Special interests spend big in California primary

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 24, 2022
In some races, the independent expenditure committees funded by special interest groups are clearly supporting or opposing candidates. In others, the strategy is more complicated.
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Succession: How California lawmakers play the election game

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 12, 2022
Several lawmakers are trying to bequeath their seats to relatives and staff members. Critics say they’re trying to game the system.
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After Sacramento shooting, a state prison release proposal is even more contentious

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 11, 2022
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has proposed changes to the rules for certain inmates to get out early.
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Why is so much special interest money flowing into a California special election?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 4, 2022
The more than $1 million spent on a San Diego special Assembly seat election today is likely a preview of battles to come in the 2022 campaign.
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What’s behind the ‘Great Resignation’ of California lawmakers?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | January 10, 2022
A combination of new electoral districts, term limits, and political ambition lie behind many departures.
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Fund the police: Newsom responds to California crime concerns

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | December 17, 2021
Governor defends past reforms and proposes $350 million-plus to stop organized retail thefts.
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And the winner in the California recall is? None of the above

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 16, 2021
While Larry Elder led candidates in the California recall election, millions of voters left the question of Newsom's potential replacement blank.
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Full speed ahead on overhauling California recalls

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 15, 2021
The day after Gov. Newsom easily defeated the recall, Democrats began a push to make recalls more difficult.
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