Proposition 30 passed. What does that mean for California?
on November 9, 2012
On Tuesday, the passage of Proposition 30 helped California dodge more than $8 billion worth of education and other public service cuts.
The proposition appeared at first to be failing on election night. But as midnight approached, the balance shifted, and the “yes” votes began to pull ahead.
Here’s a reminder of Prop 30’s highlights—the background, the arguments and how the measure will affect California’s path.
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