Public Employee Immunity Challenge

JULY 16, 2010 By KATY GRIMES Stacking the deck in favor of state employees, several bills currently working through the Senate would help public employees avoid future furloughs –- assuming the governor orders more. On July 15 the Senate Appropriations

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Seen at the Capitol: People vs. Incumbents

Laura Sucheski: The sponsoring committee for Yes on Proposition 20 and No on Proposition 27 hosted a small press conference today on the West Steps of the Capitol to announce endorsements from key constituent groups including California AARP, the National

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ARB throws couple in jail

JULY 15, 2010 By ANTHONY PIGNATARO For Kening Ma of Ontario, bail was set at $150 million. His wife Shirley Ji got a slightly better deal – a mere $75 million. These are, to say the least, extraordinary figures. The

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Arnold vs the state constitution

Evelyn B Stacey: In his most recent weekly radio address, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced proposals to eliminate the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction and to reconsider the roles of the Board of Equalization and Franchise Tax Board as

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