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Truth is the First Casualty of Lawmaking
Most reasonable people would agree that texting while driving, or a driver otherwise being distracted by using a mobile phone is typically a bad idea. I agree. But if California’s new laws about driving while using a mobile phone or texting … Continue reading
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Political Pilates: Reforming California
“Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am. Stuck in the middle with you.” Through this seventies hit, some fans believe Stealers Wheel was singing about politics, and the ebb and flow of reform efforts. … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Legislation
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State-funded mandates on Governor’s budget chopping block
January 14, 2011 In a move that promises to shake-up state agencies and strain local government budgets, this week Governor Jerry Brown proposed deep cuts to public services, and drastic realignments in local oversight through his newly released state budget. … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Legislation, Local Government, State Government
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