Topic: California State Assembly
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Change Agent New California law kickstarts home-based food businesses
The California Homemade Food Act clears the way for home cooks to make and sell a wide range of products, such as jams and jellies, without the need to invest in commercial kitchen space or comply with zoning and other regulations.
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Opinion Whitney Houston 'crack ho' slur on LA radio: Look who's talking
Black people everywhere, who have never even heard of the 'The John & Ken Show' in LA, are in an uproar about the two white radio hosts who called Whitney Houston a 'crack ho' on air and made other offensive comments. Far worse is the everyday use of the 'ho' word by blacks.
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Plastic bags: Untapped tax gold mine?
Plastic bags have been taxed in Washington, D.C., since January, bringing the city nearly $1 million for river cleanup. But can a bag tax bring revenue in the long term?
07/01/2010 02:12 pm -
Dugard case: Is California's parole system overstretched?
Jaycee's abductor was a parolee, Phillip Garrido. His story is now framing the debate about how the state should relieve overcrowded prisons, and who should be watched most closely.
09/03/2009 01:00 am -
California Assembly passes diluted prison reform bill
Lawmakers stripped out crucial reforms such as a proposal for an independent panel to review tough sentencing guidelines.
09/02/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Legalize marijuana? Schwarzenegger says let's debate it
05/06/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Dude... Schwarzenegger says it's time to debate marijuana
05/05/2009 01:00 am
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