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Funding Cuts and Prop 50: A Battle for California's Future

9/28/2025

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Story summary

Congress cut $3.4 million in federal funding for LAist, reducing local journalism.
California Proposition 50 (Prop 50) on Nov. 4 would redraw maps to favor Democrats.
Prop 50 has raised $136.2 million: yes $101.2M, no $35M.
Yes donors include Fund for Policy Reform ($10M) and House Majority PAC ($7.6M). The no campaign's largest donor is Charles T. Munger Jr. ($30M).

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Story summary

Congress cut $3.4 million in federal funding for LAist, reducing local journalism.
California Proposition 50 (Prop 50) on Nov. 4 would redraw maps to favor Democrats.
Prop 50 has raised $136.2 million: yes $101.2M, no $35M.
Yes donors include Fund for Policy Reform ($10M) and House Majority PAC ($7.6M). The no campaign's largest donor is Charles T. Munger Jr. ($30M).