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New report examines California's high residential electricity rates while proposing alternative solutionssuch as an income-based fixed chargeto ensure more affordable and equitable electricity costs for all Californians. More key findings and full report available at https://www.next10.org/electricity-rates

NEW: Next 10 report finds that Californians pay two-to-three times more for electricity than it costs to provide, with lower- and middle-income households bearing a greater burden, and offers solutions to make the cost of electricity more affordable for Californians. Learn more at https://www.next10.org/electricity-rates

Emissions from electricity generation, which have steadily dropped in recent years (-47.4% from 2008 to 2018), actually increased in 2018 due to a decrease in large hydro and an increase in natural gas generation https://www.next10.org/2020-gii

2020 GII finds the share of home heating from natural has declined steadily over time, from 67.7% in 2008 to 63.8% in 2018, while the share of electricity has increased from 23.6% in 2008 to 26.7% in 2018 https://www.next10.org/2020-gii

#Prop25 would maintain a 2018 law, Senate Bill 10, that would greatly reduce the use of cash bail in California for those awaiting trial. Whether or not someone would be released would instead be based on an assessment of public safety and flight risks. On average, 60% of California jail beds are filled by those awaiting trial at any given timethe overwhelming majority of whom due to inability to pay bail. The median bail amount in California is $50,000, more than five times the median amount in the rest of the nation (less than $10,000). Learn more about the measure, pro/con arguments, fiscal impacts and who supports it at https://www.californiachoices.org/proposition-25

#Prop17 would restore voting rights to Californians on parole once they've completed their prison term. Learn more about the measure, including pro/con arguments, fiscal impacts, and who endorses it at https://www.californiachoices.org/proposition-17

#Prop16 would repeal Prop 209, passed by voters in 1996, and reinstate affirmative action at public California insitutitions. Learn more about the measure and see who who endorses it at https://www.californiachoices.org/proposition-16

In addition to the 12 statewide ballot measures, new this year California Choices also has nonpartisan information & endorsements for the local measures in eight of the state's most populous counties. Learn more at www.californiachoices.org

#Prop22 would reclassify delivery and app-based transportation drivers as independent contractors instead of employees with certain new benefits, such as a minimum earnings guarantee. See who endorses the measure, read pro/con arguments & more at www.californiachoices.org

#Prop15 would increase funding for schools, community colleges, and local governments by taxing commercial and industrial property at the market value. See pro/con arguments, endorsements, save/email your votes, and more at www.californiachoices.org

Mail-in ballots are going out this week, and to help with filling out your ballot, our endorsement tables show which California newspapers, political parties, nonprofits, and unions have endorsed the various 12 statewide ballot measures at https://www.californiachoices.org/ballot-endorsements-2020-

In light of Governor Newsom's latest EO regarding #EVs and transportation emissions, new Next 10 brief looks at what it would take to get there. Read the full report at www.next10.org/sustainable-transportation

New: CaliforniaChoices.org, the one-stop shop for nonpartisan ballot measure information, is all-new for November 2020. Learn more about the 12 statewide ballot measures and local ballot measures for 8 of California's most populous counties, plus: -Endorsements -Pro & Con Arguments -In Depth Analysis -Polling

Netx 10's latest brief finds impressive EV adoption in more rural Yolo County, driven in large part by the expansion of clean vehicle charging stations www.next10.org/sustainable-transportation

New Next 10 brief finds the Bay Area home to the two best-performing counties on the six indicators of sustainable transportation, taking into account equity and density. See how all 58 counties scored at www.next10.org/sustainable-transportation

New Next 10 brief scores CA counties on #sustainable transportation and finds some rural counties leading in active transportation, including working from home and walking to work, while urban counties tend to have more commuters who bike www.next10.org/sustainable-transportation

NEW brief from Next 10 looks at how all 58 California counties perform in terms of sustainable and equitable transportation, with many rural counties leading on reducing VMT, active transportation, and other indicators. Learn more at www.next10.org/sustainable-transportation

On the last night of the legislative session, the Legislature passedand Governor Newsom immediately signeda bill extending the eviction moratorium in California for another 5 months, allowing renters who have lost a job or income as a result of the pandemic to remain in their homes.