In this week's episode we are breaking down all the facts about Proposition 24 which seeks to approve a bond issuance to fund climate initiatives. What are these initiatives, what would they cost our state, and what issues would they address? We dive head first into understanding the environmental challenges that our state is facing and if, or how, this proposition attempts to tackle them!

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - 00:01:06 Show Introduction

00:01:07 - 00:04:53 Summary of Proposition 4

00:04:54 - 00:11:03 Fiscal Impact & Bond Implications

00:11:04 - 00:23:15 Case Study of Two Initiatives in Prop. 4: Water Supply & Fire Prevention

00:23:16 - 00:29:31 Climate Change versus Environmental Stewardship

00:29:31 - 00:31:33 The Christian's Response to Climate and Environmental Programs

00:31:34 - 00:35:52 Common Sense Responses (3 Key Principles)

00:35:53 - 00:36:36 Show Conclusion

In this week's episode we are breaking down all the facts about Proposition 2, which seeks to approve a bond issuance to fund public school infrastructure. We look at a wide range of topics from funding the public school system, to the state of the California budget, to the issues facing the education system, and of course, common sense responses to all of it!

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - 00:01:25 Show Introduction

00:01:26 - 00:02:10 Summary of Proposition 2

00:02:11 - 00:06:17 How California Funds the Public School System

00:06:18 - 00:10:54 The State of the California Budget

00:10:55 - 00:18:08 Funding, Outcomes, & Challenges of the K-12 Education System

00:18:09 - 00:27:16 Common Sense Responses

00:27:17 - 00:29:29 Takeaways for Parents & Christians

00:29:30 - 00:30:30 Show Conclusion

In this week’s episode, we dive into Proposition 33 together and discuss all things rent control and the California housing cost crisis! This proposition has been introduced to help curb the high cost of renting in the state, yet its opposition is arguing it will do the exact opposite. What are the true economic implications of rent control policies? We examine all the details – from the economics of supply and demand, to the true cause of high rent in the state, to commonsense responses and solutions – so that you can be informed come this November.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - 00:01:14 Introduction

00:01:15 - 00:07:50 Summary & Overview of Proposition 33

00:07:51 - 00:12:17 Proponents & Opponents of Proposition 33

00:12:18 - 00:26:19 The Economics of Rent Control

00:26:20 - 00:31:27 Common-Sense Responses & Takeaways

00:31:28 - 00:32:04 Conclusion