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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.

State Government

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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State Government

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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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

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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Immigration

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.

State Government

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.

State Government

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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State Government

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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State Government

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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