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Bill To Test Governor’s Commitment To Government Transparency Passes Legislature 8/25/2010

Sacramento, CA—AB 2666 passed its final legislative hurdle this afternoon and is now headed to Governor Schwarzenegger’s desk.

California Health Insurance Exchange Bills Pass Major Hurdle 8/24/2010

New buying pools will lower costs for individuals, small businesses

Taxpayer Right to Know Bills Pass Floor Votes 8/24/2010

Among the flurry of bills that passed their floor votes yesterday was a pair of budget reform bills addressing the subsidy side of the budget ledger. AB 2666 (Skinner) and SB 1272 (Wolk) provide an increase in the transparency and accountability for tax breaks to corporations.

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Chemical Insecurity 8/05/2010

Across the United States, thousands of industrial facilities use and store hazardous chemicals in large quantities that pose major risks to their neighbors. More than 100 of these facilities would each put at least one million people at risk of injury or death in the event of a chemical release.

Next Stop: California. Benefits of High-Speed Rail Around the World and What's in Store for California 6/29/2010

As California moves toward construction of a new high-speed rail network, the state has much to learn from experiences abroad. High-speed rail lines have operated for decades in Europe and Asia, providing a wealth of information about what California can expect from high-speed rail and how the state can receive the greatest possible benefits from its investment.

Delivering on the Promise 6/16/2010

The recently-passed federal health care reform law gives states powerful tools, but whether Californians see lower costs and improved care depends on decisions that will be made in Sacramento.

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The California Film Commission's incentive program 8/23/2010

In several respects it's a model for how the Legislature should approach corporate tax breaks.

New Federal Law May Reduce Textbook Prices for Students 7/26/2010

After struggling to pay for the increasing costs of higher education, students could see a decrease in textbook prices and an overall improvement in the textbook industry this fall due to a new federal law that aims to hold textbook publishers more accountable.

The View from L.A.: All Aboard 7/19/2010

Angelenos are coalescing around the 30/10 initiative, which would deliver 12 new public transit projects in 10 years, rather than the currently planned 30 years. It’s the road map to the future our leaders should take.

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