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SoCal Matters
What To Know About Prop 4
Season 2024
Episode 208
Prop 4 would let California borrow $10 billion for urgent environmental projects, prioritizing low-income, climate-vulnerable areas. Funds would go toward clean water, wildfire prevention, and heat protection. Supporters cite climate urgency, while opponents argue bonds are costly for taxpayers.
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