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All bills have to pass out of the chambers where they were introduced by Friday—Senate bills need to get out of the Senate; Assembly bills out of the Assembly.

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Roseville Launches New Water Conservation Rules

May 31, 2016 | Ed Joyce

Now that cities and local water agencies can set their own water conservation targets, the City of Roseville has adopted a voluntary reduction goal.

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Does Support From California's Nurses Union Give Bernie Sanders An Edge In The Primary?

May 31, 2016 | Ben Bradford

The California Nurses Association has become renowned in Sacramento for its flash.

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California Lawmakers Advance Brown's Affordable Housing Plan

May 27, 2016

(AP) — California lawmakers have adopted a controversial plan proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown in response to the state's affordable housing crisis.

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State Government

Wild Day In California Legislature

May 27, 2016 | Ben Adler

It was a busy day at the state Capitol Friday, as California lawmakers froze many bills, advanced others, and even saw Gov. Jerry Brown sign a key measure into law.

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Water Supply Concerns As Drought Persists In Western U.S.

May 26, 2016 | Ed Joyce

There was "minor improvement" in California drought conditions over the past week. But as long-term drought persists throughout the west, and storage levels drop, water supply is a worry.

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CA Senate Wants Men's And Women's Products To Cost The Same

May 26, 2016 | Ben Bradford

Pink items marketed to women and their blue counterparts for men would have to cost the same in California, under a bill passed by the state Senate Thursday.

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Assembly Democrats Push For Increased Funding For Child Care, Welfare

May 25, 2016 | Ben Bradford

The Assembly budget proposal will include an extra $600 million for child care and preschool programs.

State Government

CSU Faculty Deal Delays Next Negotiations

May 25, 2016 | Ben Bradford

A dispute over wages between the California State University system and faculty has ended, after almost a year of talks, protests and strike threats—and the new contract delays the next potential dispute.

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