TIME - residents fail to support measure legalizing recreational use of marijuana, vote in favor of keeping energy standards.
SAN FRANCISCO – Voters in California soundly defeated Proposition 23 today, delivering a decisive and historic victory for the state's clean energy economy, clean air and climate policy.
"In the midst of a major economic downturn, and with a barrage of fear mongering and scare tactics, voters still said they want a clean energy future," said Tom Steyer, co-chairman of the No on 23 campaign.
"Voters understand clean energy jobs already exist and offer the best promise for economic growth. They recognize that we can have a clean environment and a healthy economy," Steyer said. Read full at TIME