California Legislature

NEWS: California Democratic leaders say party must put pressure on Republican districts

SSuttie — Tue, 03 May 2011 00:58:12 -0700

The Los Angeles Times reports as the State Legislature remains gridlocked over resolving the budget deficit, California Democrats have resolved to "create a mountain of pressure on Republicans by going into their districts and engaging their voters" in order to accomplish their agenda.

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OPINION: Taxing Our Way Toward Collapse

SSuttie — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:31:18 -0700

Assemblyman Dan Logue breaks down the proposed tax increases by State Democrats and offers his insight to what they mean for the future of California.

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EDITORIAL: California legislators again pulling election strings

SSuttie — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:14:25 -0700

Sacramento Bee's Dan Walters takes on voting manipulation by the State Legislature. Specifically, he cites the upcoming measurement that would impose an $18 annual fee on every registered vehicle to benefit state park and wildlife protection programs, despite appropriations already made in the current budget that would fully fund the programs.

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EDITORIAL: California Democracy Act Poses Risk to Budget

tgaul — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:01:21 -0800

The California Independent Voter Network comments on The California Democracy Act, which will be put to vote this November. As the commentary explains, this act aims not to fix the problems of California's political system but to destroy its foundation by removing the two-thirds vote requirement. This is a set up for major financial instability for the state.

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