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Tag Archives: Tranquillon Ridge
Governor Ditches T-Ridge
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Well, did you see this one coming? Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today pulled his support for the controversial Tranquillon Ridge oil drilling project, effectively killing a project that had only become more controversial ever since he endorsed it more than a … Continue reading
T-Ridge: Not So Fast, Says Maldo
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It appears Abel Maldonado is one step closer to becoming California's next lieutenant governor after today's vote by the Assembly Rules Committee, with a full Assembly vote now scheduled for tomorrow. But comments today from Maldo, as well as the … Continue reading
Podcast: An Education
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Educational political ads and education funding in the budget are both parts of this week's Capital Notes Podcast. But there's oh so much more. Capitol Weekly's Anthony York and I tackle the big news from the race for governor — … Continue reading
Maldo: No On Oil Drilling Plan
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If there was any ambiguity about where California's lieutenant governor designate stands on a current controversial oil drilling proposal, then the politician himself seems to have settled the issue — for now — by putting himself on the same side … Continue reading
Schwarzenegger: "Look Beyond" One's Principles
As pundits and politicos gear up for a year of examining the legacy of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, they may want to consider what sounds like a bit of a manifesto from the man himself. It was delivered this afternoon at … Continue reading
9 Stories To Watch In '10
Rather than the standard year in review, it's hopefully more worthwhile to make note of a few of the sagas from the world of California government and politics in 2009 that are likely to keep playing out long past the … Continue reading
Maldo Gets The Nod. Now What?
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The guessing game is over, now that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger used the most unlikely of platforms — a national TV talk show — to announce a political decision that only matters here in California, his choice for lieutenant governor. And … Continue reading
Drill, Maybe, Drill
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Few proposals have had as many twists and turns in 2009 as a plan to allow new oil drilling in waters less than three miles off the California coast. But even after serious setbacks, few expect the proposal to fade … Continue reading
