Politics
Politics: Aide to Assemblyman Jim Battin is suspended after he used false name in newspaper to attack a political rival.
Feb. 2, 1996
Jim Battin, flush with tribal donations, is using his office to promote Indian gambling.
March 24, 2004
SACRAMENTO -- A California state senator who sits on a committee that oversees gambling issues is urging Indian tribes that operate casinos to retain his private consulting group to bolster their image and fend off political attacks from other gambling interests.
June 19, 2003
The Fair Political Practices Commission voted 4 to 1 Thursday to accept a staff recommendation calling for Assemblyman Jim Battin (R-La Quinta) to pay a $14,000 fine for violating campaign finance laws in 1995.
Feb. 6, 1998
Battin, who sought to be paid advisor on gaming, blames Richie Ross, who already has such work.
June 20, 2003
The state’s political watchdog agency has rejected a proposed plea arrangement with Assemblyman Jim Battin (R-La Quinta) and reopened the investigation of his acceptance of gifts, including $3,000 in free hotel accommodations.
Dec. 13, 1997
Republican legislators had pushed a bid to let the Agua Caliente build another gaming facility.
Oct. 7, 2006
Lawmaker proposes letting tribes expand casinos in exchange for a tax on revenues.
Jan. 8, 2003
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Re “Tribal Lobbyist Revealed PR Pitch, Senator Alleges,” June 20: State Sen.
June 24, 2003
World & Nation
They are the latest trend in political speech, billboards up and down the state thanking state legislators for their support.
Jan. 23, 1998