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Nov 9, 2022 · New York and California voters had different stances on climate-related ballot measures in the midterm elections this year. Why it matters: New York will have more than $4 billion in new climate change-related funding after approving its proposal, whereas California won't move to tax the rich to increase funds for environmentally-friendly ...
- California – Proposition 30
- New York – Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act
- Rhode Island – Question 3, Green Economy Bond
- Other Local Measures
A recent report by Bloomberg showed that the nation's most populated state, California, is on track to become the fourth-largest economy in the world. That growth makes Proposition 30all the more significant. This measure would increase tax on personal income above $2 million by 1.75%, according to Ballotpedia. According to the Legislative Analyst'...
This measure was New York's only statewide ballot proposal this year. It had already won approval in the state legislature, and if a majority of voters agreed, it would allow the state to sell bonds and borrow to fund up to $4.2 billion for projectsto "reduce the impact of climate change." Of that money, at least $1.1 billion would go to restoratio...
Rhode Island's measure would issue $50 million in bonds for environmental programs and recreational sites. According to the state's Department of Environmental Management, it would invest in green energy, climate resilience, water quality and more. The money from the proposal would be used for a variety of environmental and climate initiatives, inc...
While these are the most significant ballot measures CBS News has found, there were numerous others around the country. To name a few: Denver voted on how to spend funds that were specifically raised to combat climate change, Florida considered whether to offer tax incentives to homeowners who make their properties more flood-resistant, and Louisia...
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Nov 10, 2022 · The biggest setback of the night was in California, where voters rejected a proposal to raise taxes on multi-millionaires to fund electric vehicles for low-income people. Some races, like for ...
Nov 5, 2022 · The devastating effects of climate change are motivating how voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections. Maanvi Singh, Frida Garza, Gabrielle Canon, Oliver Milman and Nina Lakhani....
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Nov 18, 2022 · Fri 18 Nov 2022 07.00 EST. While the economy and abortion rights drove momentum behind the midterm election this year, voters in cities and states across the US also turned out to pass a number...
Nov 7, 2022 · Part of The 2022 midterm elections, explained. Some of the most consequential elections for climate change on Tuesday aren’t in the Senate. They’re for an Arizona regulatory body, a Texas...
Oct 4, 2022 · What to know about California’s midterm election Statewide offices, congressional seats, L.A. mayor, propositions — including on abortion, sports betting and taxes — are up in the November ...