Tag Archives: Bill Lockyer

California Treasurer Bill Lockyer Retiring From Politics

June 3, 2013, 10:50 am • Posted by KQED News Staff and Wires
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — State Treasurer Bill Lockyer, a leading California Democrat for decades, announced Monday that he will retire from elected office when his term expires in early 2015. Lockyer's announcement means he won't run for controller next year … Continue reading »

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Video: Interview With State Treasurer Bill Lockyer on Fallout for California if US Defaults on Its Debt

July 17, 2011, 9:22 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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As you no doubt have heard by now, there's a little to-do in Washington over the issue of raising the debt ceiling, the amount of money the U.S. can borrow through the selling of treasury bonds. The limit is set … Continue reading »

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Audio: Democratic Treasurer Bill Lockyer on Why He Voted for Arnold Schwarzennegger

July 14, 2011, 4:45 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Recall the recall for a moment, if you would. You know, the 2003 special election that asked voters two questions: 1) Shall Gray Davis be recalled (removed) from the office of Governor? 2) Candidates to succeed Gray Davis as Governor … Continue reading »

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Audio: Darrell Steinberg on the Idea of Targeting Additonal Cuts to GOP Districts

April 28, 2011, 11:36 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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KQED's John Myers recorded Senate Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg's comments yesterday on Treasurer Bill Lockyer's suggestion, made in front of the Bay Area News Group's editorial board, that any additional cuts to the budget start in the districts of Republicans … Continue reading »

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