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Bill Would Give Parents Control Of Personal Information On Networking Sites
The state Senate has passed a bill that would allow parents to remove their children’s personal information from social networking sites.
State Senate Bill To Keep Alcohol Sales Flowing Until 4 AM Voted Down
A State Senate bill to keep alcohol sales flowing until 4 a.m. was shot down on a four to six vote partly because of drunk driving concerns during morning commuter hours.
CA Senator’s Departure For Chevron Job Is Major Blow To Dem Agenda
State Senator Michael Rubio (D-Bakersfield) has resigned to join Chevron, leaving the push for environmental reforms in the lurch.
Surprise Resignation Costs Dems State Senate Supermajority
A Democratic state senator from the Central Valley has resigned unexpectedly, dropping Democrats below the two-thirds threshold they need to pass tax changes or override vetoes.
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.
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.
Voters Pass Prop. 40, Uphold State Senate Boundaries
A majority voted “yes” on Proposition 40 on Tuesday after the original challengers dropped their opposition to the new political boundaries.
California Lawmakers Approve Pension Changes Supported By Brown
The state Legislature has approved a package of changes to California’s public employee pension system that is expected to save taxpayers billions of dollars, even as Republican lawmakers said much more needs to be done.
North Bay Lawmaker’s Bill Targets Fast-Food Restaurant Playgrounds
Playgrounds at fast-food restaurants will have to meet strict cleaning standards if a bill approved by the Senate becomes law.
California Senate Scrutinizes Tax Exempt Status Of Nonprofit Hospitals
The State Senate has convened a panel to consider whether nonprofit hospitals in California provide enough charity care to deserve the tax-exempt status that grants them huge tax breaks and subsidies.
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