Coverage dated October 20, 2026

This institute could get $4 billion from a ballot measure. With just three workers, is it ready?

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The science research institute that would likely receive $4.2 billion in public taxpayer money if voters approve Proposition 38 this November had only three employees as of last month — far fewer than the 51 staffers it planned to have hired by last year.

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    This institute could get $4 billion from a ballot measure. With just three workers, is it ready? (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    The science research institute that would likely receive $4.2 billion in public taxpayer money if voters approve Proposition 38 this November had only three employees as of last month — far fewer than the 51 staffers it planned to have hired by last year.

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