California plans to hold a public vote this fall and in early 2028 on a $16 billion research funding proposal, aimed at addressing the impact of the Trump administration’s cuts to scientific research budgets. Although state-level initiatives have been launched to test voters’ support for science, the controversy surrounding this proposal is growing.
California will hold a referendum this fall and in early 2028 on a $16 billion research funding plan, aimed at addressing the impact of the Trump administration’s cuts to scientific research budgets. Although initiatives have been launched within the state to test voters’ support for science, controversy surrounding this proposal is growing.