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Trump’s take on California’s budget, Republican prospects and broccoli donuts

Trump campaign strategist weighs in on California health care plans. Presidential candidates duck homeless issue. Charter schools report released.

에 의해 Dan Morain • 6월 11, 2019

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Industry aims to extinguish bills that would make California first state to ban flavored tobacco

As legislation to outlaw the sale of flavored-tobacco products flounders in the California Legislature, health advocates blame the influence the tobacco industry has with key state lawmakers. Vaping has skyrocketed among middle and high schoolers, many of whom are attracted by the sweet flavors. E-cigarette manufacturers such as Juul Labs in San Francisco say their products are intended only for adults and help them quit traditional cigarettes.

에 의해 Elizabeth Aguilera • 5월 19, 2019

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In housing, privacy and more, a Capitol lightning round nixes controversial bills

Some of the most controversial ideas California lawmakers were considering this year were set aside as the Legislature culled hundreds of bills in a fast-and-furious annual procedural ritual.

에 의해 Laurel Rosenhall • 5월 16, 2019

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E-scooters and head injuries, early childhood development, and Kamala Harris’ standing

Bill aims to expand rights of those injured in e-scooter accidents, Assembly enacts rule to thwart legislation, first partner lobbies for First 5

에 의해 Dan Morain • 5월 1, 2019

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How powerful lawmakers are killing California bills—without a peep

Democrats who lead legislative committees are using a powerful new tool to kill bills before they even get a vote. The trick? Simply doing nothing.

에 의해 Laurel Rosenhall • 4월 30, 2019

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Basketball, bill failures, errant judges and $4-a-gallon gasoline

A political partnership goes to shreds, Commission on Judicial Performance receives a harsh judgment, rent control efforts suffer another blow

에 의해 Dan Morain • 4월 26, 2019

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Find yourself in the California Legislature—or not

There are (still) more white men named James or Jim in the California Legislature than African-American and Asian-American women combined. Throw in some white Robs, Bobs and Roberts, and you have a pretty sizable “JimBob” caucus with a membership larger than the number of Republican women, openly gay or lesbian legislators, or women from any party under the age of 40. A data dive into diversity, or lack thereof.

에 의해 Elizabeth Castillo 그리고 맷 레빈 • 1월 8, 2019

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Bad timing? Assembly Republicans are shaking up their leadership

Here's why this development could affect the state GOP's chances on Tuesday.

에 의해 Dan Morain • 11월 2, 2018

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Jerry Brown praises her—so why are Democrats trying to defeat her?

As Assembly Democrats and the California Democratic Party seek a two-thirds majority in the Legislature, they've poured $527,000 since Oct. 1 into the campaign to unseat Catharine Baker, the last Republican to hold a Bay Area legislative seat.

에 의해 Dan Morain • 10월 28, 2018

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How far to the left will Democrats veer? An East Bay Assembly race may answer that

The East Bay Assembly race between Richmond City Councilwoman Jovanka Beckles, a Democratic Socialist, and Democrat Buffy Wicks of Oakland is testing how far to the left some California voters are willing to go. The East Bay Assembly race between Richmond City Councilwoman Jovanka Beckles, a Democratic Socialist, and Democrat Buffy Wicks of Oakland is testing how far to the left some California voters are willing to go.

에 의해 Dan Morain • 10월 25, 2018