Legislative Analyst's Office

California's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor

>>Analyses of the Props
and their fiscal impacts

>>Overview of state bond debt

As a nonpartisan staff resource to all legislators, the LAO also publishes special reports regarding issues such as education, health care, employment, energy and resources, and more.

Ballotpedia.org

A user-created encyclopedia of information about California and the initiative/referendum process. Provides a good overview and links to other sources.

>>History    and   >>Laws
regarding the initiative process

>>State Ballot Measures

>>Local Ballot Measures

Also includes entries on political activists, consultants, and organizations

IGS Library Hot Topics

Institute for Governmental Studies,
UC Berkeley

>>Analyses of the Props

>>Newspaper Endorsements

>>Yes/No on Props, by Org
A chart of where selected organizations—political parties, labor unions, and special interest groups—stand on the state ballot measures.

California Voter Foundation

Founded with the aim of improving the democratic process through the responsible use of technology.

>>Election Preview

>>Online Voter Guide

>>Follow the Money
Links to find out who's spending what on campaigns and initiatives

>>Voting technology and credibility

>>Return to Election 2008 page