Money and Politics

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In weak state economy, business lobby wields strong influence

Business interests were the top bill-killers inside California's Capitol during Gov. Jerry Brown's first year back in office, as concerns about the...
Spotlight: money & politics

Wal-Mart ramps up ballot threats to speed new stores

In a push to expand across California without interference, Wal-Mart is increasingly taking advantage of the state’s initiative system to threaten...
Spotlight: money & politics

Billions loaned to Calif. energy projects in wake of Solyndra

The U.S. Department of Energy has moved ahead with $4.5 billion in new loans for clean energy projects in California – despite the recent bankruptcy...
Money & Politics
February 3, 2012

Contractors OK'd to bid on Fresno-area bullet train construction

Fourteen construction companies are on the short list of firms poised to bid for contracts to begin...
Money & Politics
February 2, 2012

Pro-Romney super PAC rakes in cash from Calif. donors

If super political action committee dollars were votes in the Republican presidential primary,...
Money & Politics
February 2, 2012

End of redevelopment agencies traps $4B in local government loans

More than 400 redevelopment agencies were officially shuttered yesterday, leaving a trail of...
Money & Politics
February 1, 2012

Media moguls headline Calif. super PAC giving

Californians gave more than $12 million to super political action committees in 2011, bolstering...
Money & Politics
January 31, 2012

Explainer: The end of redevelopment agencies

The gist: In late December, the California Supreme Court upheld legislation that ended a roughly 60...
Money & Politics
January 30, 2012

Brown rejects rail cost estimate of $100B

California's high-speed rail project will cost far less than the state's current estimate...
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Madera County joins bullet train opponents

Billionaire insurance exec backs initiative to change rate rules

Disclosure of corporate campaign spending sought in Calif. bill

Hollywood money flows to Calif. politicians who support anti-piracy bills

3 Calif. municipalities sidestep pension debate

Congressman, lobbyist meet state lawmakers over online gaming

State, USPS battle over postal records of former school board official

White House knew of Solyndra's pre-election layoff plans

Rail authority's CEO announces resignation

High-speed rail officials reject Central Valley jobs proposal

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