News Briefs: California Voters Reject Water Infrastructure Bond

Voters in California on Election Day rejected Proposition 3, which sought to borrow nearly $9 billion for water infrastructure projects. The measure lost by less than a 3 percent margin. The projects would have focused on water storage and dam repairs, watershed improvements, protection of habitat, and updates for safer drinking water. It marks the first time in nearly 30 years voters in the state have rejected a bond. Nancy Pelosi Promises Infrastructure Legislation After Democrats picked up enough seats in the House of Representatives to gain a majority after the midterm elections, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California) says