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politics1 year ago

New York Voters Approve Prop 1, Securing Abortion Rights and More

New York voters approved Proposition 1, amending the state constitution to enshrine abortion rights and expand anti-discrimination protections. This move follows the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The amendment, known as the Equal Rights Amendment, adds protections for various identities, including gender identity and reproductive health, to the state's Equal Protection Clause. Despite opposition concerns about its implications, the amendment does not change voting or sports regulations. Its passage is seen as a victory for Democrats, who heavily supported the measure.

via Gothamist|
#abortion-rights#equal-rights-amendment#new-york
politicssocial-issues1 year ago

"California's Prop 1: Addressing Homelessness, Overhauling Mental Health, and the Rescue Mission"

California's Proposition 1, aimed at addressing homelessness and mental health issues, narrowly passed, shifting control of funding from counties to the state and authorizing $6.4 billion in bonds for housing and treatment facilities. Critics argue that the measure may hamper local health care efforts, fail to fully address the interconnected problems, and incorrectly conflate mental health, substance use disorders, and homelessness. Concerns also arise about the focus on temporary housing, involuntary mental health treatment, and the need for more permanent housing and wraparound services.

via PBS NewsHour|
#california#homelessness#housing
politics1 year ago

"California's Narrow Approval of Prop. 1 Reflects Voter Fatigue and Division"

California Governor Gavin Newsom's Proposition 1, aimed at combating homelessness, narrowly passed despite his extensive campaign efforts, reflecting growing voter fatigue and frustration with the state's Democratic leadership. The measure, which reallocates funds for housing and substance use programs, faced opposition due to concerns about budget deficits and the effectiveness of previous spending on homelessness. The close win signals potential challenges for Democratic leaders in future ballot measures and a demand for demonstrated results from government initiatives.

via The Associated Press|
#california#gavin-newsom#homelessness
politics1 year ago

"California Voters Pass Prop. 1 to Address Homelessness Crisis, Critics Say More Action Needed"

California voters narrowly approve Proposition 1, requiring counties to address the homelessness crisis by authorizing $6.38 billion in bonds to build mental health facilities and housing. Governor Gavin Newsom supported the measure, which aims to provide housing for over 11,000 residents and allocate $1 billion to help homeless veterans. The funding will come from a 2004 tax on millionaires, and critics argue that it could worsen the problem by forcing rural counties to divert money from existing programs to comply with the new requirements.

via The Hill|
#california#gavin-newsom#homelessness-crisis
politics1 year ago

"California Voters Approve Prop 1 to Address Homelessness Crisis"

California voters have passed Proposition 1, a $6.38 billion bond ballot measure, to address the state's homelessness crisis, imposing strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs. The measure, championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, aims to allocate funds from a voter-approved tax for mental health services to housing and programs for homeless individuals with mental illnesses or substance abuse issues. While supporters see it as a historic reform, opponents fear it may threaten other vital programs and services.

via NPR|
#california#gavin-newsom#homelessness-crisis
politics1 year ago

"California's Proposition 1: Addressing Homelessness and Mental Health Crisis"

Governor Gavin Newsom's Proposition 1, a $6.4-billion bond measure to revamp California's mental health system, narrowly passed in the primary election with 50.2% of the vote. The measure aims to support 10,000 treatment and housing beds and reconfigure a 20-year-old tax for mental health services to also fund treatment for drug addiction. Despite facing criticism from both the left and the right, Newsom sees this as a historic reform to tackle homelessness, while opponents argue it could lead to reduced services and increased homelessness.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#gavin-newsom#homelessness
politics1 year ago

"California's Mental Health Plan Tackles Homelessness Crisis"

California's Proposition 1, a $6.4 billion measure aimed at addressing homelessness by providing treatment and housing for those with severe mental illnesses and addiction, was narrowly approved by voters after a surprisingly close margin. Governor Gavin Newsom, who saw the proposition as a key part of the state's strategy to combat homelessness, hailed the approval as a significant shift in addressing the issue and a victory for doing things differently.

via The New York Times|
#california#gavin-newsom#homelessness
politics1 year ago

"California Governor Gavin Newsom Faces Opposition Over Proposition 1 Revival"

Opponents of Proposition 1 have withdrawn their concession and are launching a campaign to find and fix rejected ballots, as Gov. Gavin Newsom's mental health ballot measure barely leads. The opponents are refocusing their efforts to help voters confirm their ballots were counted and to assist voters whose ballots were rejected, in response to a similar effort by Newsom's political action committee. The vote count has tightened, with about 7 million ballots counted and some 220,000 left to be tallied, and there are still about 42,500 voters with time to fix signature problems with their ballots.

via CalMatters|
#ballot-measure#california#election
politics1 year ago

"California's Proposition 1: The Close Vote and Future Implications"

California's Proposition 1, a ballot measure aimed at expanding treatment centers and housing for people struggling with mental illness and addiction, is facing a close vote despite expectations of widespread approval. The measure would authorize $6.38 billion in bonds to fund facilities and housing, and would shift about $140 million annually from counties to the state. Proponents argue that Proposition 1 is crucial for restructuring California's behavioral health system and addressing the acute shortage of adult treatment beds, while opponents have raised concerns about the measure's financial implications and potential impact on taxpayer spending.

via The New York Times|
#addiction#california#homelessness
politics1 year ago

"California's Proposition 1 Gains Support in Early Election Results"

California voters are divided over Proposition 1, a ballot measure aimed at addressing the state's homelessness crisis and mental health system. Governor Gavin Newsom campaigned for the measure, which would authorize over $6 billion in bonds for mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and housing for the homeless. While some support the proposition as a necessary step to tackle the crisis, others, including social providers, have concerns about its potential impact on existing programs. The measure's fate remains uncertain as ballot counting in California could take days, and it has become a focal point in the ongoing efforts to address the state's significant homelessness challenges.

via KABC-TV|
#california#gavin-newsom#homelessness-crisis
politics1 year ago

"California Voters Divided on Prop. 1 for Homelessness in 2024 Election"

Proposition 1, championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, holds a narrow lead in California's primary election, aiming to address the state's mental health and homelessness crisis by redirecting an existing tax on the rich to fund services for substance abuse disorders and including a $6.4-billion bond to build treatment beds. The measure faces opposition due to its cost and concerns about civil rights and local government funding. Despite rare bipartisan support in the state Legislature, the measure teetered with only 50% support in a recent poll, with a large majority of Republican voters opposing it.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#gavin-newsom#homelessness
politicssocial-issues1 year ago

"Debating California's Proposition on Mental Health and Homelessness"

California Governor Gavin Newsom is advocating for Proposition 1, a ballot initiative that would require counties to spend 60% of millionaire tax funds on housing and programs for homeless people with mental illnesses or substance abuse issues. While urban areas like San Francisco support the measure, rural counties like Butte are concerned about the potential impact on existing mental health programs. Critics worry that the proposal could lead to the loss of funding for prevention services and community programs, while supporters argue that more housing and treatment beds are urgently needed to address the state's homelessness crisis.

via The Associated Press|
#california#funding#homelessness