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California Senator Tony Mendoza Resigns After Sexual Harassment Investigation, But Says He'll Run For Re-Election

February 22, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

His resignation followed an outside investigation, which found that Mendoza likely engaged in "flirtatious or sexually suggestive" behavior with six different women, including former staffers and fellows. The allegations date back to 2007.

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Capitol Roundup: Diapers, Janitors And Drones

August 30, 2016 | Ben Bradford | Ben Adler

California lawmakers are churning through more than a hundred bills during today's penultimate day of the two-year legislative session as they work to meet tomorrow’s midnight deadline.

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California Lawmakers Mull Cap-And-Trade Spending

August 18, 2016 | Amy Quinton

California lawmakers are discussing how to spend cap-and-trade auction proceeds that have been accumulating since the last fiscal year.

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Could California Legislature Take Lame-Duck Vote On Gas Taxes?

August 1, 2016 | Ben Adler

California lawmakers are back at the state Capitol for their final scheduled month of work this year. They’re scheduled to adjourn by midnight on August 31. But at least one major issue could stretch into a rare lame-duck session.

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