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California Lawmakers Moving Forward With New Health Insurance Rules

California lawmakers have taken their first step toward passing new consumer protections under the federal health care overhaul, such as guaranteeing coverage even with pre-existing conditions

2013/02/28

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Rural Fire-Prevention Fee Headed Back To California Legislature

An annual fire-prevention fee that is unpopular with some rural property owners is headed back before the state Legislature, as Gov. Jerry Brown proposes to expand its use and opponents try to kill it.

2013/02/18

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Bill Would Force California Gun Owners To Buy Insurance

Democratic lawmakers are proposing legislation that would require California gun owners to buy liability insurance to cover any damages or injuries caused by their weapons.

2013/02/05

Calif. Bill Seeks To Tighten Assault Weapons Law

Legislation that has the backing of California’s attorney general would close a loophole in the nation’s toughest assault weapons law, making it more difficult for guns to be swiftly reloaded with high-capacity magazines.

2012/08/04

Ruling Undermines Measure Blocking Lawmakers’ Pay

A judge’s tentative decision siding with state lawmakers appears to undermine a voter-approved law that bans lawmakers from getting paid if they fail to pass a balanced budget on time.

2012/04/25

Major Debates Await Calif. Lawmakers After Break

Lawmakers returning this week from their spring recess face fast-approaching deadlines for several critical decisions.

2012/04/08

California Lawmakers Treated To Luxury Hawaii Resort By Special Interest Groups

A group of California lawmakers spent last week at a luxury hotel, all expenses paid, while attending an issues conference – unaware that CBS political reporter Dave Bryan tagged along with a hidden camera.

2011/11/22

State Lawmakers Focus On Jobs

State lawmakers have addressed circumcision and foam takeout containers this year, but the state’s backsliding economy and dismal jobs outlook are dominating the end of the legislative session.

2011/09/05

Immigrant Groups Protest Deportation Of Elvira Arellano

Calif. Lawmakers Want Out Of Immigrant Fingerprinting Program

California congressional members are asking Gov. Jerry Brown to suspend the state’s participation in a Homeland Security program that aims to deport dangerous criminals.

2011/06/10

Bill Would Boost County Funds For State Prisonsers

State lawmakers have revised a bill to give counties more funding as they prepare to house up to 40,000 inmates who will be transferred from state prisons.

2011/04/28

Calif. Educators Warn Of Dire Budget Consequences

Education officials are warning lawmakers that a shorter school year, larger class sizes and teacher layoffs are ahead if the Legislature resorts to an all-cuts budget to close a deficit that once stood at nearly $27 billion.

2011/04/14