Topic: H.D. Palmer
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California dreaming? Under $4-a-gallon gas could rev up state economy.
It may be hard to believe, and it was a long time coming, but gas in California fell below $4 a gallon after three weeks of steep declines. Good news for the economy at last.
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Can Facebook IPO help solve a state budget crisis?
The Facebook IPO could bring California as much as $500 million in tax revenues from capital gains. Depending on whom you talk to, that's a significant help or a drop in the bucket.
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Jerry Brown's ploy to save $1.8 billion for California schools
California Governor Jerry Brown would cut nearly 400 local redevelopment agencies, which use property taxes for construction, redevelopment, and beautification projects. Mayors object.
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Will Gov. Jerry Brown's California budget run into legal roadblock?
Governor Jerry Brown might need two-thirds of the California legislature to support $12.5 billion in spending cuts – and that's just the first step towards his balanced budget.
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California state budget deal has holes, analysts say
The California state budget accord to be voted on Friday relies on $5 billion in federal money, $10 billion in Wall Street loans, and some pretty big assumptions, say some political observers.
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California now faces budget cuts "beyond draconian"
One of the first targets is 200 state parks, already causing a public outcry as summer approaches.
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California lawmakers wrangle over state budget billions
Requirement for two-thirds vote approval gives minority unusual power. The public is weighing in too.
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Are states next in line for federal bailout?
A bond sale this week will test whether private capital can meet California's shortfall.
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California pays rising price for prison growth
Amid a budget crisis, the state is under pressure to approve $7 billion more for prison healthcare.
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Californians set to vote on massive expansion of Indian casinos
The four measures on the Feb. 5 ballot are being hotly debated. Officials say the state needs the revenue.
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