The Governor and the Tornado
After a wrenching night full of hope and sorrow, Gov. Mary Fallin was functioning on three hours’ sleep when she visited the First Baptist Church on ...
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California oil tax push would direct new funds to schools
Just months after California voters passed Proposition 30 to stave off education cuts, a push is under way to ensure that the next stream of higher ...
Budget Maneuvering Begins Between Brown and Democrats
Republicans complimented the restraint exercised by Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown in the revised budget he presented May 14. ...
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Democrats seeking office have their eye on Sacramento
Lawmakers and candidates are increasingly feeling they can accomplish more at the state level than in Washington, where many would be serving in the ...
Why the medical device tax needs to stay
The industry can't cite a single objective study that shows the medical device tax will suppress innovation and make U.S.
Controversial two-tier tuition proposal is back in California
As budget crunch eases at California's community colleges, a lawmaker pushes two-tiered tuition, a solution both faculty groups and system leaders ...
California analyst's revenue projection higher than Jerry Brown's
California will collect more than $3 billion in additional state revenue, the state's nonpartisan legislative analyst said Friday, setting the stage ...
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Legislative analyst sees $3.2 billion more in California revenues than Governor
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Analyst projects $3.2 billion higher state revenues than Jerry Brown
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How Far Does 2/3 Go?
Progressives push legislature to use supermajority for big change by Brian Leubitz When the Legislature hit the magical 2/3 mark after the November ...
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Los Angeles Voters to Choose From Two Democrats for Mayor
Voters in Los Angeles went to the polls on Tuesday to choose a new mayor from two Democratic contenders and former city council allies as the long ...
The Curse of the Second Term
GOP controlled House likely to make things difficult for Obama in wake of scandals.