California Proposition 2

New Cage-Free Eggsposé Reveals Food Companies Who Profit from Animal Abuse and Empty Promises

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Animal welfare, Poultry farming, Applied ethics, Bioethics, Ethics, Free-range eggs, Egg as food, Battery cage, California Proposition 2

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Humane League released the inaugural Cage-Free Eggspos , a public animal welfare report that exposes several major US food companies for falling behind on corporate responsibility and transparency.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Humane League released the inaugural Cage-Free Eggspos , a public animal welfare report that exposes several major US food companies for falling behind on corporate responsibility and transparency.
  • These food companies, which can be found here , made public pledges to consumers and the media, vowing to remove eggs sourced from hens living in cruel cages from their supply chains.
  • The new report targets several well-known food companies, which can be found here .
  • These companies are keeping both consumers and shareholders in the dark about the eggs and egg products they source, while profiting from packed cages and empty promises of improved animal welfare.

AHF: Did Lobbyist Jason Kinney Convince Gov. Gavin Newsom to Oppose Rent Control?

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Friday, November 27, 2020
Philanthropy, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Other Policy Issues, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Elections, Campaigns, California, Businesspeople, Gavin Newsom, Russian Hill, San Francisco, Newsom, California Proposition 2

Gavin Newsom, the No on Proposition 21 campaign, and his close friend and advisor Jason Kinney.

Key Points: 
  • Gavin Newsom, the No on Proposition 21 campaign, and his close friend and advisor Jason Kinney.
  • More than 340 civic leaders, unions, social justice groups, and housing justice and political organizations endorsed Prop 21, including U.S.
  • Ten days after Prop 21 was defeated, Newsom made national headlines for attending an ill-conceived party for his friend Jason Kinney, a high-powered lobbyist.
  • Newsom, a close friend of Axiom Advisors partner Jason Kinney , whose firm worked with No on Prop 21 consultant Nielsen Merksamer, came to the rescue.

No on Proposition 21 Statement on Election Victory

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Elections, Campaigns, Residential Building & Real Estate, State, Local, Construction & Property, Public policy, Government, California Proposition 21, California Proposition 2, Property taxes, Taxation in California, Affordable housing, California Proposition 15

Tom Bannon of Californians for Responsible Housing, the CEO of the California Apartment Associated, issued the following statement on the results of the 2020 election showing the defeat of Proposition 21.

Key Points: 
  • Tom Bannon of Californians for Responsible Housing, the CEO of the California Apartment Associated, issued the following statement on the results of the 2020 election showing the defeat of Proposition 21.
  • 21 would have had on the availability of affordable housing in our state by clearly rejecting this radical ballot measure.
  • This outrageous misuse of federal funds meant for health care deserves even greater scrutiny by the California Attorney General, federal and state government.
  • Ad paid for by No on Prop 21: Californians for Responsible Housing, a coalition of seniors, veterans, affordable housing advocates, labor & social justice organizations, sponsored by California Apartment Association.

The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles’ Statement on Defeating Proposition 21

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, State, Local, Construction & Property, Public policy, Government, Geography of California, Los Angeles, California Proposition 2, California, States of the United States, Costa–Hawkins Rental Housing Act

Proposition 21, the badly flawed ballot initiative has been defeated by an overwhelming majority of California voters announced the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • Proposition 21, the badly flawed ballot initiative has been defeated by an overwhelming majority of California voters announced the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles.
  • Many sacrificed and gave generously to the efforts of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles opposition campaign despite struggling today to collect rent during the pandemic under punishing eviction moratoriums.
  • It is important that our members and rental property owners throughout the Greater Los Angeles region continue to support the advocacy efforts of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles.
  • The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles promotes the highest levels of professionalism within the rental housing industry.

Nation's Most Trusted Privacy Advocates Urge Californians To Vote YES On Prop 24 To Strengthen Consumer Rights

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Monday, November 2, 2020
Articles, Agriculture in California, United States agricultural policy, Economy, California Consumer Privacy Act, California Proposition 2, Privacy law, Online Privacy Protection Act, Zuboff, Consumer privacy, California Proposition 24

"Prop 24, the California Privacy Rights Act, builds on and strengthens the 2018 California Consumer Privacy Act," said Shoshana Zuboff.

Key Points: 
  • "Prop 24, the California Privacy Rights Act, builds on and strengthens the 2018 California Consumer Privacy Act," said Shoshana Zuboff.
  • "Please join me in voting yes on Proposition 24 to strengthen consumer privacy laws in California."
  • "I urge Californians to vote yes on Prop 24, and for other states to follow this lead in their pursuits of consumer protection," said Brittany Kaiser.
  • "Please join me in voting YES on Prop 24 to enshrine privacy rights for every Californian and raise the bar for the rest of the nation," said Ashkan Soltani.

Consumer and Privacy Advocates Join California Leaders in Support of Proposition 24, the California Privacy Rights Act

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Sunday, November 1, 2020
Articles, Eleni Kounalakis, Consumer privacy, California Proposition 2, Privacy, Internet privacy, Medical privacy

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Yes on Prop 24 campaign announced consumer and privacy advocates join California leaders in supporting Prop 24 to strengthen consumer privacy rights.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Yes on Prop 24 campaign announced consumer and privacy advocates join California leaders in supporting Prop 24 to strengthen consumer privacy rights.
  • "I urge California voters to vote YES on Prop 24," said California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis.
  • "Prop 24 will protect our most personal information," said California State Controller Betty Yee.
  • "Prop 24 protects sensitive personal information, children's privacy, and helps stop identity theft," said Senator Robert M. Hertzberg, California Senate Majority Leader.

Proposition 24 Would Help Protect Californians From Online Hackers

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Saturday, October 31, 2020
Agriculture in California, United States agricultural policy, Consumer Watchdog, California Proposition 2, Policy

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Yes on Prop 24 campaign announced that Prop 24 would give Californians the fundamental right to have their personal information kept safe.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Yes on Prop 24 campaign announced that Prop 24 would give Californians the fundamental right to have their personal information kept safe.
  • Specifically, Prop 24 requires businesses that collect personal information to keep that information secure from theft.
  • Prop 24 is endorsed by Consumer Reports, Consumer Watchdog and Common Sense Media.
  • "California consumers should use their power as citizens to vote for Proposition 24 to show that they will stand up for themselves if companies and legislators won't."

Two Dozen Daily Newspaper Editorials Oppose Prop 24

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Saturday, October 31, 2020
Agriculture in California, California Proposition 2, United States agricultural policy, Prop, States of the United States, California, California Proposition 27

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Editorials in 24 daily newspapers urge readers to vote no on Proposition 24, the deceptive "privacy" initiative on California's November ballot.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Editorials in 24 daily newspapers urge readers to vote no on Proposition 24, the deceptive "privacy" initiative on California's November ballot.
  • Another eight weekly news publications and one news magazine have written editorials opposing Prop 24, bringing the total of vote no editorials to 33.
  • 24."
  • Newspaper editorial boards have taken the time to read and research the initiative, and with near unanimity they have concluded that voters should reject Prop 24.

Proposition 24 Would Help Stop Google From Unfairly Influencing Elections

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Saturday, October 31, 2020
Agriculture in California, United States agricultural policy, California Proposition 2, Prop, Google Search, Websites

SACRAMENTO,Calif., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Yes on Prop 24 campaign announced that Prop 24 would help stop biased algorithms being used against political campaigns, in response to a discovery that Google was presenting a summary opposed to Prop 24.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO,Calif., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Yes on Prop 24 campaign announced that Prop 24 would help stop biased algorithms being used against political campaigns, in response to a discovery that Google was presenting a summary opposed to Prop 24.
  • Google uses its "snippets" algorithm to summarize the official government document, but the summary for Prop 24 showed only the opposition argument, whereas for allelevenother California ballot measures, Google showed either just the actual ballot title, or arguments from the "Pro" side.
  • "As voters are searching for information about ballot measures, our hope is that they receive unbiased and clear results that help inform their decision," saidYes on Prop 24 campaign manager Robin Swanson.
  • Paid for by Yes on 24, Californians for Consumer Privacy
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Google Blocks No on Prop 24 Ads, Runs Yes on 24 Ads

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Prop, California Proposition 2, Internet privacy

At the same time, Google has run ads for the Yes on Prop 24 campaign for months.

Key Points: 
  • At the same time, Google has run ads for the Yes on Prop 24 campaign for months.
  • "We are disappointed but sadly not surprised that Google keeps rejecting our legitimate No on Prop 24 ads while it continues to run ads from the Yes on Prop 24 campaign.
  • Google stands to benefit from Prop 24's weakening of California privacy law," stated Robert Herrell, Chair of Californians for Real Privacy No on Proposition 24.
  • Alastair Mactaggart, a wealthy corporate landlord, has provided almost all the funding for the Yes on Prop 24 campaign.