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A glimpse of the policies, people, and politics of California state government, from John Myers of The California Report
Monthly Archives: July 2009
"We've Stalled Over Education"
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That was the assessment of Assembly Speaker Karen Bass as negotiations over the state's massive budget deficit ended tonight with no deal, a major change in tone from earlier in the day when a deal seemed imminent. The 'Big Five' … Continue reading
Of Compromises and Crises
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The buzz around the state Capitol grows louder this afternoon that a deal is close at hand on a $26.3 billion solution to California's gaping budget deficit. Of course, it ain't over 'til it's over… which means a likely long … Continue reading
The Crescendo
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Following the well-worn advice that one good turn deserves another, Governor Schwarzenegger has unveiled his own TV ad on the budget deficit debate, four days after the debut of an ad criticizing him for proposing deeper spending cuts. "Sacramento is … Continue reading
Podcast: Of Chaos & Conspiracies
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The impasse inside the state Capitol seems so intense that while the situation is probably one of chaos, it's led some to begin to chart some interesting conspiracies. On this week's Capital Notes Podcast, we backtrack a bit to examine … Continue reading
Teachers v. Arnold: The Sequel
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The debate over erasing California's massive budget deficit may now be headed into a new, and particularly bitter phase… as arguably the state's most powerful interest group hammers Governor Schwarzenegger for his suggestion to further reduce spending on public schools.
Quote/CounterQuote
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An occasional new feature… of notable quotes and reactions or explanations, which we'll call "counterquotes." Today: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The Politics of Reform
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Reform (ri form'), noun. 1. The improvement of what is wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory. [Webster's Dictionary] 2. A proposal whose merit depends on your political persuasion [Dictionary of Common Sense, never published... but in demand] If the debate over California's … Continue reading
We Owe Ya One
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Seems like an appropriate time, what with the state handing out IOUs, to add our own. The Capital Notes Podcast is AWOL this week, but will be back next Friday. Which means, barring any budget news this weekend, check back … Continue reading
Money For Nothing
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It was a busy second day of the new fiscal year at the printing facility tucked inside a quiet business park in a shaded east Sacramento neighborhood. But unlike most days, they weren't printing thousands of checks paid by the … Continue reading
Nothing Changes on New Year's Day
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The battle over California's gaping budget hole is probably going to get more intense before it ends… as just about everyone thinks someone else is to blame.
