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A West Sacramento-based chain of pet hotels is expanding. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson tells us about the growth of Wag Hotels in this week's rundown of business stories.

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Business

Business Journal: ADA Confusion, Marijuana Tax Amnesty, Cupcakes

July 24, 2015 | Steve Milne

The head of California's state Board of Equalization says he wants to offer amnesty to marijuana businesses that haven't paid their taxes. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson has that story and more economic news.

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Keith Reid / San Juan Unified School District

Environment

$400,000 Rebate For Light Swap At 9 Sacramento-Area Schools

July 20, 2015 | Ed Joyce

A major change in lighting for one school district means a one-time energy rebate of $400,000.

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Business

Property Taxes On The Rise In San Joaquin County

July 14, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

Property tax notices are going up this week in San Joaquin County. About 50,000 homeowners will be getting higher tax bills.

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State Government

Bill Allowing Tasting Room Liquor Sales Advances

July 14, 2015 | Katie Orr

You may soon be able to buy a bottle of your favorite craft whiskey when you visit a distillery tasting room in California.

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Business Journal: SMUD Building, Kings Tickets, State Bar

July 10, 2015

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District will renovate its historic headquarters building in East Sacramento next year. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson says about 400 SMUD employees will have to move out.

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State Government

Anti-Smoking Measures Stall In Assembly

July 8, 2015 | Katie Orr

Anti-smoking advocates in California have taken a hit. Bills to raise the state’s smoking age and expand regulations on electronic cigarettes were both stalled in committee today.

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