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Facing recall, Newsom uses anti-tax amendment for his own devices
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Does the governor’s tax rebate plan follow California’s constitution? His finance director says yes, but an anti-tax activist isn’t so sure.California
Democratic leaders rally behind Newsom to fight recall, but how enthusiastic is the grassroots?
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Democratic Party leaders unite behind a message that the recall is a desperate Republican plot that is bad for California. But will progressives and Latinos turn out to vote?California
Recall backers raise more, but Newsom’s side has more cash in the bank
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While the governor’s opponents have burned through most of the money they’ve collected to date, his defenders have some $2.5 million in the bank.California
More good news for Newsom
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The governor is getting high marks with Californians for his handling of the state's K-12 school reopenings, as a recall looms.COVID-19
Recalling a California governor, explained
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Recall advocates now have 1.5 million signatures they need in this sixth effort to remove the governor since his inauguration.California
California loses congressional seat for first time
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California loses one of 53 House seats after 2020 Census found the Golden State’s population growth slowing.California
Newsom’s vow to reopen California is a high-stakes political gamble
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If a recall of the governor goes ahead, Newsom's plan to reopen the state by mid-June could boost his chances of staying in his job, analysts say.California
Election calendar crunch: Census count is running late
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A series of looming deadlines, a late census count, plus a slew of retirements are making state election officials nervous about the logistics of a June primary.California
