Read news articles, editorials, and other media coverage for Proposition 1D.
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November 30, 2009
Reed, Chris. First 5's Fresno folly shows Prop 1D's merits, San Diego Union Tribune
August 13, 2009
Miller, Jim. Low-income children on brink of losing health insurance coverage as state budget cuts hit home, Press Enterprise
June 27, 2009
O'Connell, Jack. Californians are adamant: Fund our schools fully, Sacramento Bee
June 03, 2009
Hodson, Timothy A. Watchwords in California's budget mess, Los Angeles Times
May 27, 2009
Staff Reporter. Five of six propositions defeated, Redwood Times
May 26, 2009
Elias, Thomas. A vote of no confidence in California politicians, Redding.com
May 22, 2009
Williams, Julliet. Mendo voters reject propositions, Willits News
May 22, 2009
Gimein, Mark. The ungovernable state, Reuters
May 21, 2009
Young, Samantha. Election fallout about to hit home, Modesto Bee
May 21, 2009
Novick, Sherry. First 5 responds to the loss of Proposition 1D, California Progress Report
May 20, 2009
Culling, Joshua. California voters voice outrage, National Review Online
May 20, 2009
Carroll, Gerald and Brett Wilkison. State voters turn down most propositions, VisaliaTimes Delta
May 20, 2009
Marelius, John. State voters turn down most propositions, San Diego Union Tribune
May 20, 2009
Halstead, Richard. Marin didn't see measures as answer as propositions fail, Marin Independent Journal
May 20, 2009
Wiegand, Steve. California budget fixes fail, Modesto Bee
May 20, 2009
Staff Reporter. State Election Propositions, San Fernando Valley Sun
May 20, 2009
Ellis, John and E.J. Schultz. Small turnout, big thumbs down for budget measures, Fresno Bee
May 19, 2009
Staff Reporter. Voters say 'no' to Prop 1D & 1E, YubaNet
May 19, 2009
Patel, Sonia. SLO County voters reject all but one of six statewide propositions, Tribune
May 19, 2009
Biasotti, Tony. Vote today on state budget proposals, Ventura County Star
May 19, 2009
Greene, Richard. Voters go to the polls, Daily News Tehema County
May 19, 2009
Charles, Brian. Governor on the road, The Signal
May 19, 2009
Editorial. Tuesday May 19, 2009 special elections ballot recommendations, EGP News
May 19, 2009
Haghighi, Tara. Update-Voters vote no on California propositions, Golden Gate [X]Press
May 19, 2009
Brown, J.M. Educators split on propositions that would create school funding, San Jose Mercury News
May 19, 2009
Alexander, Kurtis. Voters hand big defeat to Schwarzenegger's measures, San Jose Mercury News
May 19, 2009
Lin, Judy. Calif. voters reject slate of budget propositions, Associated Press
May 19, 2009
Editorial. The Times' choices on today's ballot., Los Angeles Times
May 18, 2009
Mecija, Melissa. A closer look at California Propositions 1C, 1D, 1E, and 1F, KSBY Action News 6
May 18, 2009
Staff Reporter. Survey CA election poll, ABC 30
May 18, 2009
Staff Reporter. California reckoning, Wall Street Journal
May 18, 2009
Staff Reporter. Imperial Valley guide to the California special election, KSWT 13
May 18, 2009
Editorial. Prop 1D, Daily Californian
May 18, 2009
Cazares, Lizeth. 'First 5' could lose at ballot box, Daily Democrat
May 18, 2009
Gottlieb, Jeff. Election at a glance, Los Angeles Times
May 18, 2009
Decker, Kathleen and Michael Finnegan. Schwarzenegger pleads for passage of ballot measures, Los Angeles Times
May 18, 2009
Staff Reporter. Fiscal weary voters face six decisions, Inland News Today
May 17, 2009
Miller, Jim. Special election will set stage for new budget battle, Press Enterprise
May 17, 2009
Alexander, Kurtis. Special election Tuesday: Budget measures face voter scrutiny, San Jose Mercury News
May 17, 2009
Mangiofico, Dr. Gary. Our children's future is at stake, The Signal
May 17, 2009
McKinley, Jesse. Voters to face 6 measures on finances in California, New York Times
May 17, 2009
Editorial. Yes on Props. 1A, 1C, 1D, 1E and 1F, Los Angeles Times
May 16, 2009
Staff Reporter. Marin registrar expects light turnout for special election, Contra Costa Times
May 16, 2009
Editorial. Proposition 1D: Yes, Ventura County Star
May 16, 2009
Staff Reporter. Tax protesters urge 'no' vote on ballot propositions, KFMB 760 AM
May 15, 2009
Groff, Joann. State budget hinges on May 19 propositions, Camarillo Acorn
May 15, 2009
Daly, Tom. Prop. 1D's black hole, OC Register
May 15, 2009
Daunt, Tina. Arlen Specter is welcome on the Left Coast, Los Angeles Times
May 15, 2009
Griffy, Leslie. Salinas family worries over outcome of Tuesday's election in California, Californian
May 15, 2009
Thissen, Paul. 'First 5' could lose at ballot box, Contra Costa Times
May 15, 2009
Ross, Dan. Prop 1D's online debate and poll, Napa Valley Register
May 15, 2009
Johnson, Zachary K. and Jennifer Torres. Mental health, preschool programs would lose funding, Recordnet.com
May 14, 2009
Schultz, E.J. How deep will state budget cuts go?, Fresno Bee
May 14, 2009
Staff Reporter. Vote yes on 1A, no on all the rest, Santa Barbara Independent
May 14, 2009
Staff Reporter. Special election hones in on budget crisis, Ventura County Reporter Online
May 14, 2009
Braatz, Rick. Upcoming special election has community divided, Gay & Lesbian Times
May 14, 2009
Staff Reporter. Rob Reiner denounces Prop. 1D & 1E, California Chronicle
May 14, 2009
Piasecki, Joe. Desperate measures, Pasadena Weekly
May 13, 2009
Staff Reporter. Local leaders urge voters to back state propositions, Fresno Bee
May 13, 2009
Kinkade, Skye. Polls show May 19 ballot measures may be in trouble, Mount Shasta Newspaper
May 13, 2009
Southall, Mary. State’s future hangs on election, Novato Advance
May 13, 2009
Staff Reporter. Ballot measures spark concerns about health care among minorities, California Healthline
May 13, 2009
Staff Reporter. Diverse coalition says "NO" to Prop. 1A, 1D, New America Media
May 13, 2009
Finnegan, Michael. Campaign for budget measures struggles to appeal to voters, Los Angeles Times
May 13, 2009
Staff Reporter. Survey: Defeat looms for May 19 budget issues, Central Valley Business Times
May 12, 2009
Wildermuth, John. Feinstein gives reluctant support to two ballot measures, San Francisco Chronicle
May 12, 2009
Matthews, Mark. Prop 1D would use more tobacco tax money, ABC 7 KGO-TV
May 12, 2009
Johnson, Jim. Salinas to oppose revenue raid by state, Herald - Monterey County
May 12, 2009
Staff Reporter. Tobacco has cash to burn for props, but so does Mickey, Sacramento Bee
May 12, 2009
Yi, Matthew and Wyatt Buchanan. Governor: Deficit $21 billion if measures fail, San Francisco Chronicle
May 12, 2009
Fisher, Patty. Pondering the propositions, San Jose Mercury News
May 12, 2009
Kinsey, Steve. These programs are working, Marin Independent Journal
May 11, 2009
Staff Reporter. Most special election measures face uphill climb, KUSI News San Diego
May 11, 2009
Editorial. `Yes' on 1C, 1D and 1E, Daily Breeze
May 11, 2009
Williams, Steve. Straw poll spells trouble for propositions, Victorville Daily Press
May 11, 2009
Adams, Mary. Children caught in budget battle, Monterey County Herald
May 11, 2009
Staff Reporter. Prop 1D sparks controversy, NBC 11 KYMA-TV
May 11, 2009
Myers, John. The modifying measures, Props 1D and 1E, KQED Capitol Notes
May 11, 2009
Editorial. Recommendations for the May 19 election, Press Democrat
May 10, 2009
Geck, Dave. Tough choice for voters on May 19, Lake County News
May 10, 2009
Larson, Elizabeth. Lake County First 5 Commission takes position against Proposition 1D, Lake County News
May 10, 2009
Wise, Ann. Budget propositions will not solve state's fiscal problems, Santa Cruz Sentinel
May 10, 2009
Facciano, Don. Taxpayers group opposes props, Ventura County Star
May 10, 2009
Greenhut, Steve. May election more of an IQ test, Orange County Register
May 09, 2009
O'Banion, Jerry. Protect your children -- vote no on Proposition 1D, Merced Sun-Star
May 09, 2009
Editorial. Our View: Say 'no' to five propositions, San Gabriel Valley Tribune
May 08, 2009
Austin, Lea J.E. Her Voice: Propositions 1D and 1E aren't so straightforward, Tracy Press
May 08, 2009
Staff Reporter. Prop 1D would shift child programming funds, KSBW Action News 8
May 08, 2009
Yi, Matthew. State will need to borrow more than $20 billion, San Francisco Chronicle
May 08, 2009
Staff Reporter. Report warns of bumpy road ahead for California budget, California Healthline
May 08, 2009
Halfon, Neal and Bruce Fuller. Prop. 1D isn't worth it, Los Angeles Times
May 08, 2009
Herdt, Timm. Voters are 'turned off' by ballot measures, poll shows, Ventura County Star
May 08, 2009
Yi, Matthew. State will need to borrow more than $20 billion, San Francisco Chronicle
May 07, 2009
Zapler, Mike. Even as California's budget worsens, prospects for money-raising ballot measures seem dim, San Jose Mercury News
May 07, 2009
Editorial. Don't be angry; be smart and pass most of the May 19 propositions, San Jose Mercury News
May 07, 2009
Suddes, Sara. Budget balancing or depriving children?, Morgan Hill Times
May 07, 2009
Staff Reporter. California's five budget measures losing, Central Valley Business Times
May 07, 2009
Levister, Chris. Voters 'highly skeptical' of proposition promises, Black Voice News Online
May 07, 2009
Staff Reporter. Nonprofits to hold forum on special election, Tracy Press
May 07, 2009
Myers, John. A $23 billion cash shortage?, KQED Capitol Notes
May 07, 2009
Barr, Glenn. Child-care fund shift proposed, Mountain News
May 07, 2009
Editorial. Propositions 1A-1F merit "no" votes, Californian
May 07, 2009
Editorial. Post endorses three of the six propositions, Paradise Post
May 07, 2009
York, Anthony. Governor retools message in campaign's closing days, Capitol Weekly
May 07, 2009
Sisolak, Paul. Props. 1D, 1E flawed on both sides, Ventura County Reporter Online
May 07, 2009
Editorial. 'We're mad as hell and we're not going to take this anymore', Gilroy Dispatch
May 06, 2009
Editorial. Yes on 1C, 1D, 1E: a bitter but necessary pill to swallow, Daily News
May 06, 2009
Sonenshein, Raphael J. Deal-making behind byzantine ballot measures, Jewish Journal
May 06, 2009
Hoffman, Natalie. May 19 Ballot: It's all about schools, Napa Valley Register
May 06, 2009
Burchyns, Tony. SCC says it needs state propositions to pass, Times-Hearld
May 06, 2009
Young, Samantha. Measures would divert mental health, child funds, Monterey County Herald
May 06, 2009
Saunders, Debra. Most of the six ballot measures deserve our support, Recordnet.com
May 06, 2009
Staff Reporter. Greens Turn Thumbs Down to Propositions on May 19 Ballot, New Blaze
May 06, 2009
Yi, Matthew. Doomsday scenarios "not rhetoric, but reality," Senate leader says, San Francisco Chronicle
May 06, 2009
Editorial. Risk of 'no', Press Democrat
May 06, 2009
Kuehl, Sheila. Essay seven: Props 1D, 1E and 1F, California Progress Report
May 06, 2009
Associated Press Staff Writer. Propositions 1D and 1E at a glance, San Jose Mercury News
May 06, 2009
Emslie, Alex. California May 19 special election - proposition breakdown, The Guardsmen
May 06, 2009
Fox, Matthew. A look at May 19 ballot propositions, Atascadero News
May 06, 2009
Ridgeway, Eliza. Locals sound off on ballot measures: Roundtable discusses impacts as May 19 election nears, The Los Altos Town Crier
May 06, 2009
Herdt, Timm. Why must we vote again?, Ventura County Star
May 06, 2009
Staff Reporter. May 19 election focuses on state finances, The Trinity Journal
May 05, 2009
Yi, Matthew. Governor threatens cuts to firefighters, San Francisco Chronicle
May 05, 2009
Assemblymember Bill Monning. Special election edition, Good Times
May 05, 2009
Waton, Walt. Misleading voter info, The Signal
May 05, 2009
Reeb, Richard. We need leadership on budget, not evasions, Desert Dispatch
May 05, 2009
Editorial. Recap of Times endorsements for May 19 election, Contra Costa Times
May 05, 2009
Staff Reporter. No on 1C, 1D and 1E. Yes on 1F, La Opinion
May 04, 2009
Lauer, George. Prop. 1D called 'Hobsons Choice' for voters, California Healthline
May 04, 2009
Seifert, Linda. Prop 1D hurts, not helps, children, Times-Herald
May 04, 2009
Lutness, Carol. Vote 'no' on props 1A, 1D and 1E, The Signal
May 03, 2009
Staff Writer. As we see it: Special Election: Budget showdown on May 19th, San Jose Mercury News
May 03, 2009
Thomas, Kim. Pitting seniors against kids, The Reporter
May 03, 2009
Bennett, Steve. Keep children our highest priority-vote no on 1D, Ventura County Star
May 02, 2009
Saunders, Debra. Yes on five out of six buddy measures, Townhall.com
May 02, 2009
Winters, Amanda. Prop. 1D would tap First 5 funds, Redding.com
May 02, 2009
Bennevento, Larry. Proposition 1D would hurt funding for kids' programs, Visalia-Times Delta
May 01, 2009
Staff Reporter. Proposition summaries, Valleo Times Herald
May 01, 2009
Selix, Rusty. Props 1D and 1E - wolves in sheep's clothing, California Progress Report
April 30, 2009
Yi, Matthew. Uh oh -- state tax collections fall $1.8 billion short, San Francisco Chronicle
April 30, 2009
Ferriss, Susan. GOP ideas will take hold if May 19 budget package fails, Senate leader says, Sacramento Bee
April 30, 2009
Sanchez, David A. CTA supports the May 19 ballot initiatives, California Progress Report
April 30, 2009
Staff Reporter. Prop 1D taps into children programs funding, KION News
April 30, 2009
Griffin, Melissa. Proposition 1D-smokers and dead babies, San Francisco Examiner
April 30, 2009
Etling, Leah. Politicians protest propositions on May ballot, Santa Ynez Valley Journal
April 29, 2009
Wildermuth, John. 5 of 6 budget ballot measures trailing in poll, San Francisco Chronicle
April 29, 2009
Lin, Judy. Poll: California voters oppose 5 of 6 measures, San Jose Mercury News
April 29, 2009
Staff Writer. Split vote: no on 1D; yes on 1E, The Reporter
April 29, 2009
Staff Writer. Budget dominates May elections, Martinez Gazette
April 29, 2009
Kelley, Beverly. Kelley: Is California a state of grasshoppers or ants?, Ventura County Star
April 29, 2009
Hecht, Peter. Field Poll: California voters oppose five of six May 19 ballot measures, Sacramento Bee
April 28, 2009
Editorial. Our May 19 endorsements, San Diego City Beat
April 27, 2009
Bennefield, Kerry. County taxpayer group urge no votes, Press Democrat
April 27, 2009
Editorial. List of recommendations for May 19 election, Press Democrat
April 27, 2009
Finnegan, Michael. State democrats decline to endorse 3 out of 6 ballot measures, Los Angeles Times
April 27, 2009
Staff Writer. Democratic party support for propositions 1D, 1E falls short, California Healthline
April 27, 2009
Lunetta, Steve. Vote 'no' on narcissistic propositions, Santa Clarita Valley Signal
April 26, 2009
Williams, Juliet. Democrats split their vote on budget propositions, San Francisco Chronicle
April 26, 2009
Staff Writer. Filling in the gaps in lawmaking, Santa Maria Times
April 26, 2009
Lakin, Marie. Prop. 1D: The 'D' stands for deceptive and decimating, Ventura County Star
April 24, 2009
Frazier, Colby. Locals rail against state propositions, The Daily Sound
April 24, 2009
San Luis Obispo First 5 Commission. Guest Commentary: just ay no to the effects of Prop 1d, Press Recorder
April 24, 2009
Bartlett, Maria. Putting children first, Times-Standard
April 24, 2009
Biasotti, Tony. Voters get final say on California budget deal, Ventura County Star
April 24, 2009
Editorial. The Chronicle Recommends, San Francisco Chronicle
April 24, 2009
Goldmacher, Shane. Democratic Party resolutions committee endorses May 19 ballot measures, Sacramento Bee
April 24, 2009
Rolens, Sam. Mental health advocates protest possible cuts, Santa Barbara Independent
April 23, 2009
Staff Writer. No on prop 1D & 1E receives $325,000 in new contributions, YubaNet.com
April 23, 2009
Roberts, Jerry. The Willie Sutton initiatives, The Santa Barbara Independent
April 23, 2009
Mathews, Joe. California can't afford propositions 1D and 1E, Los Angeles Times
April 23, 2009
Yamamura, Kevin. California GOP leaders reject all 6 ballot measures, Sacramento Bee
April 23, 2009
Staff Writer. SurveyUSA poll shows ballot measures lagging, Sacramento Bee
April 23, 2009
Yi, Matthew. State Republican Party leaders oppose May ballot measures, San Francisco Chronicle
April 23, 2009
Easton, Delaine. Proposition 1D - the D stands for dumb, San Francisco Chronicle
April 22, 2009
Selix, Rusty. Selix: Initiatives would not balance budget as billed, Modesto Bee
April 22, 2009
Young, Samantha. AP interview: Reiner slams Schwarzenegger, legis., San Francisco Chronicle
April 22, 2009
Cirone, Bill. D is for very, very difficult, Noozhawk
April 21, 2009
Buchanan, Wyatt. Vote for prop. 1D -- kill a baby, San Francisco Chronicle
April 21, 2009
Buchanan, Wyatt. Prop. 1D: trimming kids' programs to cut deficit, San Francisco Chronicle
April 21, 2009
Benefield, Kerry. State PTA gives propositions mixed backing, Press Demorcrat
April 20, 2009
Harman, Steven. Programs for mentally ill, poor children at risk, San Jose Mercury News
April 20, 2009
Martinez, Angelica and Karen Kucher. Local politicians throw weight behind six propositions, San Diego Union Tribune
April 20, 2009
Hogarth, Paul. May ballot measures draw progressive foes and corporate support, BeyondChron
April 20, 2009
Bailey, Eric. Proposition 1D, 1E asks voters to think again, Los Angeles Times
April 19, 2009
Marelius, John. Odd alliance: Governor calls on former foes for help, votes, San Diego Union Tribune
April 18, 2009
Cuddy, Bob. SLO County-based nonprofit that funds programs for children opposes ballot measure, SanLuisObispo.com The Tribune
April 18, 2009
Staff Writer. Editorial: Leave first 5 money alone; reject Proposition 1D. But pass 1E and 1F, MercuryNews.com
April 18, 2009
Staff Writer. The P-E endorses, Press Enterprise
April 18, 2009
Staff Writer. Proposition 1D: transfer of child development funds, initiative amendment, Visalia Times-Delta
April 17, 2009
Staff Writer. Our view: Half-truths, white lies, deceptions, Sun Herald
April 16, 2009
Staff Writer. Voters guide: special California election, San Diego Union Tribune
April 15, 2009
Editorial. Yes on 1D, 1E, Press Enterprise
April 15, 2009
Cuddy, Bob. Countywide organization that serves SLO County children opposes Proposition 1D, San Luis Obispo Tribune
April 14, 2009
Cuddy, Bob. SLO County supervisors oppose two measures on May ballot, San Luis Obispo Tribune
April 13, 2009
Editorial. The Chronicle recommends, San Francisco Chronicle
April 13, 2009
Staff Writer. Special election campaign more low key than past ballot fights, California Healthline
April 12, 2009
Goad, Ben & Duane Gang. Rallying special election support, Press Enterprise
April 10, 2009
Editorial. Opponents make the case for 1D and 1E, Sacramento Bee
April 09, 2009
Wildermuth, John. No on 1D and 1E campaigns will merge, San Francisco Chronicle
April 09, 2009
Spanier, Ann. Voters to make key decision in May special election, San Jose Mercury News
April 08, 2009
Kinkade, Skye. May 19 ballot measures would shift funds to general fund, Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers
April 08, 2009
Staff Writer. Supporters of budget-related measures kick off radio ad campaign, California Healthline
April 06, 2009
Skelton, George. Voters' choice: bad policy or deeper debt, Los Angeles Times
April 03, 2009
Torres, Jennifer. Vote could cut First 5 funds, Stockton Record
April 03, 2009
Staff Writer. First 5 officials mull effects of approval of proposition 1D, California Healthline
April 02, 2009
Editorial. Californians face tobacco tax paradox, Stockton Record
March 31, 2009
Darrow, Robin. Opinion: proposition 1D will rob children's needs, San Jose Mercury News
March 27, 2009
Cuddy, Bob. SLO County supervisors concerned upcoming state ballot measures would divert money from needed programs, San Luis Obispo Tribune
March 27, 2009
Bianco, Maureen. Budget cuts will affect First 5 programs, Visalia Times-Delta
March 26, 2009
Yi, Matthew. Poll: special election measures a tough sell, San Francisco Chronicle
March 22, 2009
Nellis, Stephen. Billions riding on May 19, Pacific Coast Business Times
March 13, 2009
Plante, Hank. CBS poll, May elections nears: few focus on props, CBS 5 KPIX
March 12, 2009
Walters, Dan. League of Women Voters opposes 4 budget measures, Sacramento Bee
