California Senate
Changes To California’s Election System Produced More Competitive Races, Record Turnover
For the first time, California had an open primary system in which the top two candidates, regardless of party, advanced to November. And they ran in districts drawn by a nonpartisan commission instead of by lawmakers protecting their own safe seats.
Phil Matier: Supermajority Poses Its Own Set of Problems For California Legislature
The possibility that a supermajority of Democrats will control both houses of the California Legislature does not guarantee an end to the gridlock in Sacramento.
Democrats Gain Supermajority In California Senate, Close In On Assembly
Democrats gained a two-thirds majority in the California Senate following Tuesday’s election, bringing them close to the ability to pass tax increases without the need for Republican votes.
California State Senate Leader Apologizes For Pulling TV Plug On Tax Hearing
The leader of the California State Senate has apologized for his office’s last-minute decision not to televise a legislative hearing that included testimony about Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax initiative.
Calif. State Senate Approves College Aid For Illegal Immigrants
Gov. Jerry Brown will get his chance to let college students who entered the country illegally receive limited financial aid, under a bill approved by the state Senate.
Redistricting Could Cost San Francisco A Seat In State Senate
San Francisco would lose one of its two seats in the state Senate under a draft proposal by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission to be formally unveiled on Friday.
Michelle Obama Begins Fundraising Swing With San Francisco Stop
A week before the midterm elections, Michelle Obama said the race for the congressional majority is “too close” and Democratic voters must recapture the energy of 2008.
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