Gov. Brown Heads To Europe For Climate Talks
October 31, 2017
Governor Jerry Brown is continuing his international fight against climate change with a 10-day trip to Europe including stops at the Vatican and a United Nations conference in Germany.
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Fiscal Analyst Suggests Ending $780M Tax Incentive
October 31, 2017 | Ben Bradford
The report says it’s impossible to determine whether the program resulted in a net economic benefit.
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Violent Crimes List Would Expand Under Proposed California Ballot Measure
October 31, 2017 | Julia Mitric
Law enforcement and crime victims groups have introduced a ballot initiative to change California's recent criminal justice laws.
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Eastin: Jerry Brown “Has Really Hurt” California Schools
October 31, 2017 | Ben Adler
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Delaine Eastin is accusing termed-out Gov. Jerry Brown of “tepid” and “timid” leadership – especially on schools.
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California And Five More States Seek To Join Hawaii's Travel Ban Challenge
October 30, 2017
Hawaii is challenging Trump's proclamation issued last month targeting about 150 million potential travelers from Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria and Yemen, along with some Venezuelan government officials and their families.
Lawmakers Want To Ban At-Fault Utilities From Passing On Wildfire Costs
October 30, 2017
Four California lawmakers plan to introduce a bill to prohibit California utility companies found at fault for causing a wildfire from passing the costs on to customers.
De León Can't Use Funds Raised For State Race In U.S. Senate Run
October 30, 2017 | Chris Nichols
What can and can’t California State Senate Leader Kevin de León do with the nearly $4 million he has in his state campaign accounts as he runs for U.S. Senate. A campaign finance expert says he’ll be limited in applying it to his federal race.
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Mayor Michael Tubbs Pilots Universal Basic Income In Stockton
October 30, 2017 | Cody Drabble | Chris Remington
Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs is piloting a program that would provide a basic income for certain Stockton residents.
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First Name Emerges In Capitol Sexual Harassment Scandal
October 27, 2017 | Ben Adler
A California Assemblyman is the first lawmaker to be named in the sexual harassment scandal sweeping through the state Capitol. A legislative staffer says Democrat Raul Bocanegra groped her at a public event eight years ago.
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With House Budget Vote, Calif. Republicans Put Calif. Tax Break In Crosshairs
October 26, 2017 | Ben Adler
All 14 California House Republicans voted for the budget bill Thursday. The bill's passage paves the way for the GOP's tax overhaul effort — which for now, at least, would eliminate a major tax break that disproportionately benefits Californians.
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