Topic: Mark Baldassare
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Will Californians trust Jerry Brown enough to vote for his tax increase?
After outlining drastic cuts Monday, Gov. Jerry Brown pleaded with California voters to approve a temporary sales-tax increase. Some experts, but not all, think he can get it through.
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California budget: A sign that the Golden State is finally on the right track?
Several voter-approved propositions helped resolve the typical California budget dysfunction this year. With new reforms, a new budget, and fix-it Gov. Jerry Brown, the future of the Golden State could be brightening.
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Meg Whitman spends big in California but still trails Brown
Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman has spent $104 million on her California gubernatorial bid but trails Jerry Brown by three points. Will she be the next wealthy politician to fail at the polls?
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California panel proposes tax overhaul
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger called for a special legislative session to consider reforms that include a new business tax and ending the state sales tax.
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California targets budget-busting tax code
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to call for a special legislative session to consider a new tax reform plan. But the overhaul faces skepticism.
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California's budget drama intensifies
Gov. Schwarzenegger stakes his political legacy on fiscal reform without tax hikes.
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California, once a dream state, strives to get back its groove
As it has slid, the state's citizens have begun to focus on its core dysfunctions.
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It wasn't pretty, but California extracts a budget deal
A political logjam broke Thursday, with a GOP senator's vote to swallow some tax hikes in return for support for election reform.
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California budget impasse: not over 'til it's over
Schwarzenegger vows to veto the deal lawmakers approved Tuesday, extending the longest fiscal standoff in state history.
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A bold fix for California's budget impasse
Fed up with another late budget, a business group proposes a state constitutional convention.
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California high court overturns gay marriage ban
Thursday's ruling makes it the second state to legalize same-sex marriage.
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California high court overturns gay marriage ban
Thursday's ruling makes it the second state to legalize same-sex marriage.
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