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UC Faculty Blasts Bill To Expand Online Courses
University of California faculty members are criticizing a state lawmaker’s proposal to allow public college students to earn degree credit for online courses from outside education providers.
Phil Matier: Lawmakers Take Aim At California’s Environmental Policy
An effort to water down one of California’s landmark environmental laws is moving forward in Sacramento.
California Lawmakers Consider Range Of Gun Control Measures
California lawmakers promised Tuesday to move cautiously as they consider tighter restrictions on handguns, assault rifles and ammunition purchases, proposals that would add to state regulations already among the toughest in the nation.
With Tax Hikes Passed, Calif. Lawmakers Seek Broad Agenda
Lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Monday with a wide-ranging agenda that includes revisions to school funding, gun control laws and environmental regulations.
Calif. State Senate Leader Seeks Mental Health Focus After Connecticut Shooting
While much of the political debate nationally and here in the Bay Area is centering on gun control following last week’s mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, the head of California’s State Senate wants the focus to shift towards mental health.
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.
New California Law Changes School Performance Reports
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation to reduce the use of standardized tests in calculating the annual rankings for California schools.
Phil Matier: State Senate Leader Pushes For Change In How Schools Are Graded
State Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg is pushing for a new bill that would put less emphasis on student test scores when doling out report cards for schools in the state.
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.
New California Budget Crafted To Influence Voters
Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic lawmakers have long warned of dire consequences if California voters reject a proposed tax hike on the November ballot.
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