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Healthcare puts Jerry Brown, Capitol Democrats on different sides
SACRAMENTO — With California's deficit wiped out and its economy starting to hum, this was to be a year when Gov. Jerry Brown was free of the budget logjams that have paralyzed the Capitol. But instead, the governor has a fight on his hands...
Tags: Edward P. Hernandez, Budgets and Budgeting, Healthcare Policies, Parties and Movements, Justice System
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Bill would ban junk food from vending machines at state offices
Proposed legislation to remove junk food and sugar-loaded drinks from vending machines at California state office buildings and on government property is intensifying debate about when the battle against obesity becomes a gateway to "nanny state" tactics....
Tags: Employees, Heart Disease, Vegetarian Diet, Public Employees, Heart Failure
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L.A. mayor's race: Wendy Greuel uses Web chat to target women
As the Los Angeles mayor’s race heads into the final three-week stretch, City Controller Wendy Greuel is stepping up her efforts to engage female voters — seeking a turnout advantage against her general election rival, City Councilman Eric...
Tags: Planned Parenthood, Wendy Greuel, Gloria Molina, Barbara Boxer, Local Elections
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Assembly panel backs halt to fracking
SACRAMENTO -- Plans to halt fracking in California advanced in the Legislature on Monday, when a key committee approved three measures that would prohibit the practice until the state can study it further. The votes were a victory for environmentalists,...
Tags: Energy Resources, Credit and Debt, Energy, Business Enterprises, Elections
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Gov. Brown signs legislation easing birth-control access
L.A. NOWIn a victory for birth control advocates, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Saturday that allows registered nurses to give out hormonal contraceptives to women under a standardized procedure.... -
Sacramento bids goodbye to veteran budget advocate
PolitiCalJean Ross started her last annual conference as executive director of the California Budget Project with a speech on economic inequality. Hours later, during the Thursday event’s luncheon, she was in the back of the banquet room, taking pictures...
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