California Senate Passes Bill to Tighten Ivory Trade Ban
September 2, 2015 | Chris Nichols
The measure would close a loophole that allows ivory sales for products brought to California before 1977.
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Affordable Housing Could Affect Larger Market
March 30, 2015 | Katie Orr
Some elected Democrats in California are pushing for the creation of a new revenue stream to pay for affordable housing projects in the state. And how those projects get built may affect the broader housing market.
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Atkins May Consider New Assembly Rules About Drinking
August 25, 2014 | Katie Orr
California Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins says she'll have to take a look at new rules around drinking in the Assembly following the arrest of Senator Ben Hueso.
Speaker Atkins: Water Bond Deal Has Stalled
July 1, 2014 | Ben Adler
In an interview with Capital Public Radio, Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins says there will be no water bond deal this week before the Legislature's summer recess – and she’s blaming outside interest groups for blocking in.
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