Proposition 30

October 23, 2019

One step closer to what no one wants: dueling tax plans in November 2020

Backers of two competing tax proposals begin gathering signatures; will Gov. Gavin Newsom negotiate a compromise?

John Fensterwald

July 26, 2017

Expanding their taxing power would be one way to provide school districts more money

That's the recommendation of Rick Simpson, the Assembly's retired expert on school finance.

John Fensterwald

October 11, 2016

Prop. 55: Initiative to extend income tax increases to benefit schools

Depending on stock market returns, it would generate $2 billion to $4.5 billion annually for schools.

John Fensterwald

September 21, 2016

$9 billion California school bond struggling to gain support, poll says

Backers of extending the tax on wealthy residents also have yet to seal the deal.

John Fensterwald

May 26, 2016

Facing potential economic downturn, LA Unified considers financial future

The district could lose hundreds of millions of dollars.

Michael Janofsky

May 13, 2016

Despite revenue warning, school funding will rise

Most additional money would feed Local Control Funding Formula.

John Fensterwald

April 7, 2016

LA Unified looks to income tax renewal to offset budget woes

Teachers unions, health care groups sponsor Prop. 30 extension for November ballot.

Michael Janofsky

March 15, 2016

California's largest district faces fiscal uncertainty despite infusion of state funds

Los Angeles Unified deficit could reach $600 million by 2019-2020.

Michael Janofsky

January 12, 2016

Backers amend Prop. 30 initiative to meet governor's demand

Money from the tax extension would be subject to the rainy day fund.

John Fensterwald

January 7, 2016

Brown says he's against current proposal to extend temporary tax increase

Per-student spending for the Local Control Funding Formula would increase 5.6 percent next year.

John Fensterwald

January 3, 2016

Major education issues to watch in 2016 – and predictions of what to expect

Troubles loom for unions but not for schools, after Prop. 30 is extended.

John Fensterwald

November 19, 2015

Analyst predicts another good year for school funding

Revenue will tail off and expenses will rise as temporary tax expires.

John Fensterwald

August 27, 2015

Most voters haven't heard of Local Control Funding Formula

Poll finds majority support more money for schools and extending Prop. 30.

John Fensterwald

March 23, 2015

Proposition 30 closes spending gap between state and nation

Gap closes by more than 60 percent, data shows.

John Fensterwald

January 28, 2015

Poll shows residents split on whether to extend tax increases

Californians are divided on whether to extend the temporary tax increases approved by voters under Proposition 30 that have helped lift schools out of the recession, according to a poll released Wednesday by the Public Policy Institute of California.

Susan Frey