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California Senate supports streamlining teacher removal over crimes
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Internet phone service bill advances in California Senate
SACRAMENTO — A controversial bill that would ban state agencies from regulating telephones that use Internet connections passed a state Senate committee after the measure's author accepted amendments that would strengthen some consumer protections....Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Politics, Companies and Corporations, Verizon Communications
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California Senate passes bill for self-driving cars
A bill that would allow self-driving cars on California's roads has passed the California Senate.
The bill, SB1298, sponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), establishes guidelines for "autonomous vehicles" to be tested and operated in California....Tags: Music, Science and Technology, Entertainment, Concerts, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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Plan for self-driving cars passes California Senate hurdle
A bill that allows for the use of self-driving cars on California’s roads passed the California State Senate. SB1298 by State Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) would establish guidelines for such "autonomous vehicles" to be tested and operated in...
Tags: Music, Science and Technology, Entertainment, Concerts, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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California regulator delays taking stand on Internet phone measure
SACRAMENTO — Legislation that opponents fear will strip the state Public Utilities Commission of its power to regulate Internet phone services in California put the commission on the spot, and it punted. For the second consecutive meeting, the...
Tags: U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Companies and Corporations, Television Industry, Verizon Communications, Satellite and Cable Service
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UCLA football players signal support for more protections
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To fire a teacher
For far too long it has been far too difficult for California schools to fire even the worst teachers. But three similar bills, all scheduled to be heard in committee on Wednesday, contain provisions that undermine their generally smart efforts to...
Tags: Teachers, Judges, Teaching and Learning, Justice System, Los Angeles Unified School District
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State Senate panel backs bill to deregulate Internet phone service
SACRAMENTO — An industry-backed bill that would preempt state agencies from regulating Internet-enabled voice and data transmissions won unanimous approval from a state Senate committee in its first legislative hearing.
Amid protests from...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Cook County, Verizon Communications, Environmental Issues, Consumers
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Bills on teacher sex misconduct move through Legislature
L.A. NOWTwo bills dealing with teacher sexual misconduct are making their way through the state Legislature, with each passing a key hurdle Wednesday. One bill passed the state Senate Education Committee, and separate legislation moved through state Assembly... -
California PUC majority opposes phone deregulation bill
SACRAMENTO — Members of the California Public Utilities Commission are criticizing a bill that would strip their agency of authority to regulate basic telephone services.
Meeting Thursday in San Francisco, the five-member board expressed doubts...Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Litigation and Regulation, Companies and Corporations, Verizon Communications, Economy, Business and Finance
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California teachers could face quicker discipline
PolitiCalTwo bills intended to streamline teacher discipline got a mixed response in the California Legislature on Wednesday. One of the bills, sponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), cleared the Senate Education Committee, while the other, from Senate... -
AT&T wields enormous power in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO — As the sun set behind Monterey Bay on a cool night last year, dozens of the state's top lawmakers and lobbyists ambled onto the 17th fairway at Pebble Beach for a round of glow-in-the-dark golf.
With luminescent balls soaring into...Tags: Republican Party, Martha Escutia, Companies and Corporations, Parties and Movements, Felipe Fuentes
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