In California, many Republicans vote for a tax hike they say wasn't a tax hike.
Last serious effort nine years ago was crushed by police lobbying, but times are different
Removing barriers to entrepreneurship for the poor.
Governor signs law to fix flaw that caused cities to ban marijuana cultivation
Legislators and activists target governor's focus on bullet train and Delta tunnels
Gov. Jerry Brown is pushing unions to contribute more for health care
Legislators want civil fines as option if agency provides bad information
Money is fungible and lotteries simply supplant other funding
At Sacramento rally, rural residents say Legislature has ignored their issues
Donations flowing to statewide initiative that would impose surcharge on pricey properties
Forget Star Wars. New Year will see existential battle between innovation and regulation
Ballot box is the wrong place to debate drug-price intricacies, in California or anywhere else.
California attorney general asked to clamp down on online sports games
California's politicians and regulators are making the drought worse.
From Chicago to San Francisco, police shooting incidents require broader debate
State Supreme Court ruling will make California housing even pricier
Crime reformers say no, but law enforcement ready to pin blame
New findings show asset forfeiture a growing attack on property rights.
Administration claims any member of public would get similar service
Unions sponsor dueling propositions to raise pay minimums to $15
Concealed report: Overruns, delays plague high-speed rail
Triggers coming gun fight.
There's always a cat-and-mouse game between innovators and regulators
Despite past vetoes, Jerry Brown OKs law that requires a warrant
Governor signs bill that makes it easier to file discrimination grievance.
Market decisions do more than new laws
But it might take another major economic downturn to get state officials to check out the problems.
'Historic' marijuana bill spotlights the importance of initiatives.
Police lobbyists swarm the California Capitol to derail popular asset-forfeiture reform bill.
'Orientation' proposal sought to preempt possible Supreme Court decision next summer
Forget about any civil liberties rebound, you're just California dreamin'.
Disappointment doesn't stop backers from offering new promises
State officials are charting the regulatory and tax framework for a coming marijuana boom
Will major civil liberties measure change the way California police behave?
Privacy advocates gain key victories in high-profile battle
Nothing new here: Officials spend extra taxes on themselves.
Governor attacks critics, fears human 'extinction' at climate-change confab.
Governor attacks critics, fears human 'extinction' at climate-change confab.
Reagan-appointed judge questions fairness of criminal-justice system
Could drive up costs of driving, manufacturing
California's ripe for ideas about prison reform, and the right is delivering
By ballot initiative.
A war on microaggression the latest PC at UC.
State could follow Australia's lead for stretching water resources
Initiative backers release details
A civil-liberties rebound in state Capitol?
Pay taxes and/or die
For-profit colleges close after feds turn off easy loan spigot
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