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The martial art of subduing special interests
Passing a major reform in Sacramento has the same odds as a novice knocking out the champ at a martial-arts competition. This is particularly true when it comes to reforming ballot-box budgeting. I’ve introduced eight measures on this topic over the...Tags: Republican Party, Politics, Democratic Party, Finance, Karate
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Unions plan new offensive after Michigan loss
WASHINGTON (AP) — Blindsided by a newlaw weakening union rights in Michigan, organized labor is preparing to target Republican governors in politically important states up for re-election in 2014 — part of a renewed offensive against perceived...
Tags: Executive Branch, AFSCME, John Kasich, Rick Scott, Regional Authority
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Pasadena councilman targeted for recall over NFL-Rose Bowl vote
L.A. NOWA Pasadena councilman is facing a recall campaign over his support for an ordinance that cleared the way for negotiations to bring professional football to the Rose Bowl. Recall proponents on Thursday filed a notice of intent to circulate a...... -
Recall effort a waste of time
Proving again that there is no shortage of NIMBYism here, residents of West Pasadena who feel beleaguered by traffic, noise and other issues associated with activities at the Rose Bowl have twice this month made the news by taking drastic steps in hopes...Tags: Politics, Sports, Football
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First of two L.A. pot shop initiatives qualifies for May ballot
L.A. NOWThe debate over medical pot dispensaries in L.A. could bleed into this year’s mayoral race, with one initiative that would allow some pot shops to remain open qualifying for the May ballot.... -
Second measure to keep pot shops open qualifies for L.A. ballot
L.A. NOWAnother medical marijuana initiative has qualified for the L.A. ballot, increasing the chances that voters will get to choose whether to keep pot shops open in the city when they go to the polls in May.... -
Glendale OKs ballot measures for fund transfers, city treasurer post
An initiative that would simplify how Glendale transfers tens of millions of dollars from the city-owned utility to pay for general public services is officially going on the April ballot. City Hall officials say the changes, which the City Council...
Tags: Politics, Finance, Elections, Economy, Business and Finance, Voting
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Mungers spend millions on anti-Sacramento initiatives
PolitiCalThe Munger family may have its political differences, but one thing is clear: Neither Republican Charles Munger nor his independent sister, Molly, seem to think very highly of Sacramento.... -
Post-election forensics of the religion vote in 2012
The Religion WorldFaith in Public Life put together an election analysis based on exit polling and the political context that’s developed over the course of the year: Ballot initiatives In Florida and California, faith-based community organizing groups mounted... -
Riordan accepts police union's pension debate challenge
L.A. NOWMulti-millionaire businessman and former L.A. mayor Richard Riordan has accepted a police union's challenge to put his mouth where his money is.... -
Police union challenges former Mayor Riordan to pension debates
L.A. NOWL.A. labor leaders are coming out swinging against former Mayor Richard Riordan's push to place an initiative on next year's ballot switching new city workers into 401(k)-style retirement plans.... -
Jerry Brown, California Democrats appear to be big winners in election
PolitiCalGov. Jerry Brown’s $6-billion-a-year tax initiative to rescue California schools and the state's finances appeared to squeak by with a victory....
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