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Rolling Paper: Looking at the Current State of Safe Access

Medical Marijuana Bills Killed by Odd Bedfellows -- Labor and Business Groups

You can't really win against business AND labor​Public safety and jobs. To a California politician, they are the bread and butter -- if bread and butter means getting elected, that is. There are fewer worse labels for a politician than "job-killer" or the pejorative "soft on crime."You'd think, th ... More >>

Gov. Jerry Brown Stops in SF to Get Buy-In on Budget

What kind of salesman is he?​Update: The Bay Area Council voted to endorse Brown's budget proposal. Members called the talk with Brown "tough but refreshing."As a governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger had the star power that could set off a media frenzy every time he blew his nose. And while Gov.Jerry B ... More >>

Arizona More Progressive Than California? When it Comes to Marijuana, Yes.

In Arizona, what he does on his own time is his business. Not so in the Golden State.​Arizona's taken quite the beating from Californians recently, what with the red state's anti-immigrant, anti-civilization stance creating both headlines and policy. But Arizona's not all bad -- in fact, it ca ... More >>

California Converts Recycling Funds

via flickr by net efektRecycling money​If there is one thing California is expert at it is robbing Peter to pay Paul.The California Chamber of Commerce is asking the state to give back the $480 million it took from the Beverage Container Recycling fund as a "loan" to help California cover its bill ... More >>

Requiem for a Pension Fund?

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger launches an attack on CalPERS. The giant pension fund's Democratic allies aren't taking it lying down

State Ballot Measures

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger launches an attack on CalPERS. The giant pension fund's Democratic allies aren't taking it lying down