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Democrats’ Supermajority In California Sign Of Shrinking Republican Party

Democrats saw a big victory at the polls Tuesday after voters gave the party a super majority in the state.

2012/11/07

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Democrats Gain Supermajority In California Senate

Democrats gained a two-thirds majority in the California Senate following Tuesday’s election, giving them the ability to pass tax increases and take other steps without the need for Republican votes.

2012/11/07

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Senate Gets Bill Regulating Health Insurance Rates

A key legislative committee approved a bill Thursday to give state regulators the power to reject proposed health insurance rate increases, but the measure faces a stiff fight on the California Senate floor.

2011/08/25

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Calif. Senate Adds ‘Sexting’ To School Infractions

  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — So-called “sexting” would be added to the list of infractions that school officials can cite to expel students under a bill passed by the state Senate.   Senators on Tuesday […]

2011/06/01

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California Senate Passes Bill Mandating Gay History

The state Senate has approved legislation that would require California’s public schools to include gay history in social studies lessons.

2011/04/14

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