Senate Bill 450 limits the autonomy of local governments across California to pass housing restrictions protecting single family zoning. Should the state restrict the power of local governments in matters of residential housing? And, is single family zoning important to preserve, or does it promote discrimination and racial segregation? I'm your host, Tess Abraham, and join me as we talk about all of this and so much more on today's episode!

Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. For sources used in researching today's episode, check out my corresponding article at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/sb-450. To find your Senate or Assembly representative and information on how to contact them about SB 450, check out the Secretary of State's website at https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/who-are-my-representatives.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - 00:01:30 Show Introduction

00:01:31 - 00:07:45 Background (SB 9)

00:07:46 - 00:12:29 Summary of SB 450

00:12:30 - 00:16:07 Why Legislation Matters

00:16:08 - 00:20:48 Big vs. Small Government

00:20:49 - 00:25:20 Protection of Single-Family Zoning

00:25:21 - 00:30:15 Is Single-Family Zoning Racist?

00:30:16 - 00:31:18 Action Items & Show Conclusion

While the election is now over, Governor Gavin Newsom just passed a bill about one of the most debated issues that comes up during election season: Voter ID. I thought it appropriate coming off the general election to dive into the new law, especially since it is set to go into effect before the 2026 midterm. What is this bill, what is it set to do, and what is the general sentiment toward Voter ID laws in our state and country? All of that and more on today's episode!

Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. For sources used in researching today's episode, check out my corresponding article at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/sb-1174. To find your Senate or Assembly representative and information on how to contact them about SB 1174, check out the Secretary of State's website at https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/who-are-my-representatives.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - 00:01:42 Show Introduction

00:01:43 - 00:03:27 Introduction to SB 1174

00:03:28 - 00:05:33 Background

00:05:34 - 00:09:54 History of Voter ID Laws, Support, & Opposition

00:09:55 - 00:13:13 Voter Fraud

00:13:14 - 00:24:16 Common Sense Responses

00:24:17 - 00:27:00 What can YOU do?

Happy Election Day! Today is the day to get out to the polls and exercise the greatest privilege we have in this country: voting! After months of preparation together, we finally get to cast our ballots and make known the representatives we want in office and our views on the 10 propositions affecting California. But some make the argument that living in a state like California means that your vote doesn’t really matter. How do we respond to this if the results of the election aren’t what we hope for them to be? If the outcomes of the propositions are not what we voted for, then did our vote really matter at all? I want to give you some encouragement on how to think about election results, whether good or bad, on today’s election episode of The California Conversation!

You can find my voter guide and resources on candidates here:

Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. Check out my 2024 Voter Guide at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/voter-guide for a summary of the propositions. For sources used in researching today's episode, check out my corresponding article at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/election-day.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - 00:04:59 Happy Election Day!

00:05:00 - 00:09:32 Examples of Failed Propositions

00:09:33 - 00:11:48 Examples of Failed Campaigns

00:11:49 - 00:15:44 Examples of Political Movements

00:15:45 - 00:22:03 The American Legacy

00:22:04 - 00:23:01 How to Think About Tonight's Election Results

00:23:02 - 00:28:46 Encouragement to the Christian Specifically

00:28:47 - 00:30:14 Final Thoughts