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CalWatchdog Morning Read – December 7

Jean Fuller kept on a Senate Republican leader Nearly one-third of Bay Area residents can’t “make ends meet” Democrats introduce housing affordability plan Lawmakers may block state’s pension funds from investing in controversial pipeline Brown warns of international blowback for U.S. bucking

State Senate Republicans keep Fuller as leader

Matt Fleming December 6, 2016

Senate Republicans in Sacramento unanimously re-elected Jean Fuller as leader on Tuesday. The Bakersfield Republican has led the caucus since August 2015. “I am honored and humbled that my Republican colleagues have elected me to continue serving as Senate Republican Leader,”

Women poised for modest gains in legislative races

Matt Fleming July 26, 2016

Women make up more than half of California’s population, but only about one-fourth of the Legislature. And in November, that’s unlikely to change too much, according to a CalWatchdog analysis. While an October surprise, outside factor or just particularly good

Assembly Republicans: Hold steady in 2016 to build for 2017

Matt Fleming April 29, 2016

Facing a presidential election that’s guaranteed to overshadow them and numbering so few that passing even a simple resolution requires an act of God, Assembly Republicans are hoping to simply hold their 28 seats in 2016 while building the foundation

CalWatchdog Morning Read – April 27

CalWatchdog Staff April 27, 2016

Senate Republicans’ affordability agenda Who told the truth at the Senate debate L.A. County supes to stick Big Pharma on syringes Assemblyman pitches taxi deregulation Locals not surprised by SFPD texts Good morning! Senate Republicans pitched their best policy proposals on Tuesday, which

Senate Republican policy priorities aim to make Golden State more affordable

Matt Fleming April 27, 2016

Senate Republicans packaged their best policy proposals on Tuesday, a series of bills aimed at helping veterans, seniors, homeowners and renters as well as parents and students. Jean Fuller, the Senate Republican leader, pointed to California’s high rents, high poverty rate and

Legislature challenges legality of Brown’s greenhouse gas emissions order

Chris Reed April 25, 2016

When Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order a year ago this week establishing even more ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the action won broad applause from Democrats who support his aggressive agenda targeting climate change.

State leaders, labor groups announce deal on $15 minimum wage

Matt Fleming March 29, 2016

Democratic lawmakers and labor groups announced on Monday a deal to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. Gov. Jerry Brown and Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de León of Los Angeles, joined by representatives of the Service Employees

Fuller puts first responders front and center

Matt Fleming March 8, 2016

With an increasingly contentious campaign season in full swing, it’s easy to forget that occasionally there’s positive news in public office. Senate Minority Leader Jean Fuller, R-Bakersfield, took the time to honor first responders from her district on Monday —

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