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Lawmakers OK state-wide $15 minimum wage
The Legislature passed it, the governor said he’ll sign it, and so a $15-per-hour minimum wage is all but a done deal. The measure, which raises the wage from $10 per hour incrementally until 2022 and 2023 (depending on the
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Rendon’s Assembly speakership sweeps in change
Assemblyman Anthony Rendon’s swearing in as speaker on Monday signaled a fresh start as optimism warmed over the Capitol. At the swearing in, the paramount Democrat drew a standing ovation from the crowd and an impassioned introduction in both English and
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Kamala Harris not likely to be Supreme Court nominee
While Kamala Harris has a good shot at becoming the next U.S. senator from California, she has little shot of becoming the next Supreme Court nominee, despite multiple media outlets floating her name as a possibility. Harris, California’s Democratic attorney
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June ballot measure “orphaned,” but poised to pass
While dozens of measures are vying to make it on the November general election ballot, one proposal is ready for the June primary — even though no one is campaigning for or against it. Proposition 50 is a constitutional amendment empowering legislators to
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“Tampon tax” cut earns big bump
The state’s Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate unanimously voted to support a bipartisan bill cutting sales tax on menstrual hygiene products — like tampons and sanitary napkins — giving the effort a big boost. The bill’s primary author, Assemblywoman Christina Garcia, has
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Video: Rep. Loretta Sanchez dances for you
July 3, 2012 By John Seiler For your Independence Day delectation… The voluble Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D-Santa Ana, dances in her desk chair and wishes you a happy Fourth of July. You, go, girl! h/t to Jack Pitney, who has
Read MoreNew Brown budget pushes tax increases
May 14, 2012 By Brian Calle Gov. Jerry Brown and his allies, in predictable fashion, are using California’s latest $16 billion budget black hole as a tool to justify big tax hikes. Brown did so today in presenting the May
Read MoreJeanne Raya Failed to Reveal Donations
JULY 25, 2011 By JOHN HRABE A second member of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, Jeanne Raya, failed to disclose financial contributions made within the past 18 months to a state political campaign committee, according to documents reviewed by CalWatchDog.com. Ten days ago,
Read MoreArnold's seven wasted years
SEPT. 7, 2010 By JOHN SEILER With Labor Day marking the traditional beginning of the campaign season, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s seven years as governor of California essentially are behind us. He will still have influence on the fiscal 2010-10 state
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