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Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Eric Garcetti wants state lawmakers to reverse course on records law SACRAMENTO — Los Angeles Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti said he opposed a move by Gov. Jerry Brown and Sacramento Democrats to limit the scope of state open records laws. more...Wednesday, June 19, 2013 5% raise approved for Gov. Jerry Brown and California lawmakers SACRAMENTO -- A state panel on Wednesday approved a 5% pay raise for Gov. Jerry Brown, legislators and other state elected officials, restoring the salary level they received before it was cut during last year’s budget problems. more...Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Judge hears claims of neglect in prison psych wards Inmates are shuffled through a prison psychiatric ward without adequate care or attention, leading to two deaths, including the water-intoxication of a mentally ill man who previously nearly drank himself to death, lawyers for California prisoners told a federal judge Wednesday. more...Wednesday, June 19, 2013 California lawmakers support extension for suits by abuse victims Survivors of child molestation would have more time to file lawsuits against institutions that employed their abusers under a proposal making its way through the California Legislature. more...Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Proposals allowing 55% vote for local taxes sidetracked Proposals to lower the voter-approval threshold for various local tax increases from two-thirds to 55% got sidetracked Tuesday, with even some Democrats saying more consideration is needed. more...Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Raises for state workers could affect decision on governor's pay Gov. Jerry Brown’s new offer of a 4.5% pay raise to the largest state employee union could affect the decision of a citizens panel that meets Wednesday to decide whether to give salary increases to the governor and legislators. more...Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Common Cause leader announces run for Secretary of State The newest candidate for California Secretary of State said Tuesday that the FBI investigation of state Sen. Ronald Calderon (D-Montebello) might be a wake-up call for the need to tighten campaign-finance and gift laws. more...Tuesday, June 18, 2013 State auditor finds missed chances in anti-tobacco program for kids The state is missing an opportunity to take action against many stores that sell cigarettes to minors, according to a state audit released Tuesday. more...Monday, June 17, 2013 'Night Stalker' Richard Ramirez died of lymphoma, coroner finds California prison officials said Monday that the death this month of "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez was due to complications from lymphoma, a cancer often associated with hepatitis. more...Monday, June 17, 2013 California's prison crowding is growing, state report says In the state's monthly progress report to federal judges, California acknowledges prison crowding has again begun to creep upward while Gov. Jerry Brown promises to seek legislative solutions "shortly." more...
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