Dust-Up: Jerry Brown vs. cities and counties

California Republican Assembly President Mike Spence and Ventura City Manager Rick Cole debate the state's role in pushing local government to do better in planning and polluting.

August 31, 2007

Dust-Up

Thinking global, acting municipal

Today, Spence and Cole discuss what California cities should and will do to fight climate change. Yesterday, they debated the cultural divide behind policy disagreements; Wednesday, the proper role of the attorney general, Tuesday, citywide general plans, and Monday, they dissected how Brown became the flash point in this year's budget impasse.

August 30, 2007

Dust-Up

Going green, from the valleys to the sea

Today, Spence and Cole discuss the role of regional politics in the Great Jerry Brown Debate. Yesterday, they debated the proper role of the attorney general. Tuesday, it was citywide general plans. Monday, they dissected how Brown became the flash point in this year's budget impasse. Tomorrow, they'll chew on cities' roles in fighting climate change.

August 29, 2007

Dust-Up

Fighting climate change like crime

Today, Spence and Cole discuss the state attorney general's proper role. Yesterday, they debated citywide general plans, Monday, they dissected how Jerry Brown became the flash point in this year's budget impasse, and later this week they'll focus on California's cultural differences and more.

August 28, 2007

Dust-Up

Can cities think globally?

Today, Spence and Cole discuss the value of citywide general plans. Yesterday, they debated how Jerry Brown became the flash point in Sacramento's budget impasse. Later this week, they'll focus on California's cultural differences, local versus central control and more.

August 27, 2007

Dust-Up

Jerry Brown's latest comeback

Today, Spence and Cole discuss how it was that Jerry Brown became the flashpoint in Sacramento's budget impasse. Later in the week, they'll debate city-level emissions plans, the appropriate role of the attorney general and more.

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