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Surprise Opponents to Renewable Energy Measure
The opposition comes as a surprise to Gonzalez and Peter Sperling, son of John Sperling, the billionaire founder of University of Phoenix and a longtime supporter of liberal causes. But Gonzalez began hearing rumblings that several environmental groups were unhappy with the initiative, which they argued was poorly written and so complicated that it could hurt the cause of renewable energy in the state.
Obama Opposes Proposed Ban on Gay Marriage
Gay rights moved to the forefront of the presidential campaign after Democratic Sen. Barack Obama's announcement that he opposes a November ballot measure that would ban same-sex marriage in California.
Stage Set for November Ballot Duels Over Clean-Energy Plans
Two major ballot initiatives, each emphasizing the need for clean power and renewable energy amid the public's rising concerns over greenhouse gases, will confront California voters in November.
The Rematch’s Rematch: Abortion Notification Again on the Ballot
Conservatives who want to require minors to notify a parent or guardian before obtaining an abortion are hoping the third time's a charm.
Spending on Califoria Gay Marriage Initiative Likely to Top $30 million
California likely will play host this fall to an unprecedented political battle over gay marriage, as a looming ballot-initiative contest appears likely to force more than $30 million in total spending from the rival factions.
California Court Affirms Right to Gay Marriage
The California Supreme Court, striking down two state laws that had limited marriages to unions between a man and a woman, ruled Thursday that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.
Big Bucks Seen in Anti-Gay Amendment Battle
Groups on both sides of an initiative that would amend the state constitution to ban same-sex marriage are trying to raise millions of dollars in coming months.
TABOR Reform May Go Straight to the Voters
Facing resistance in the Legislature, education advocates may be taking their case for a partial Taxpayer's Bill of Rights repeal directly to the voters.
Abortion Notification Backers Not Giving Up
The $1.8 million donated by Holman and Sebastiani so far is likely to put a parental-notification initiative before voters for the third time in four years. Opponents predict another defeat for Holman, who has spent a considerable personal fortune on the three measures, about $4.6 million so far.
