First Take: Poizner narrows the gap. Schwarzenegger calls for pension reform. Maldonado vote today.

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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced his support Wednesday for curbing state employee pensions.

Capitol Weekly has published its list of the 50 most influential people in California politics.

State Sen. Abel Maldonado (R-Santa Maria), Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s pick for lieutenant governor, will come up for a vote on the Assembly floor Thursday. Maldonado said Wednesday he expects Speaker John Perez (D-Los Angeles) to support his confirmation.

A new poll shows Steve Poizner narrowing the gap with Meg Whitman, while Tom Campbell holds a lead over his two U.S. Senate rivals.

George Skelton analyzes an initiative on the June ballot that would lead to public financing for the election of secretary of state.

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