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The martial art of subduing special interests
Passing a major reform in Sacramento has the same odds as a novice knocking out the champ at a martial-arts competition. This is particularly true when it comes to reforming ballot-box budgeting. I’ve introduced eight measures on this topic over the...Tags: Karate, Politics, Voting, Republican Party, Sports
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Unions plan new offensive after Michigan loss
WASHINGTON (AP) — Blindsided by a newlaw weakening union rights in Michigan, organized labor is preparing to target Republican governors in politically important states up for re-election in 2014 — part of a renewed offensive against perceived...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Employees, Regional Authority, AFL-CIO, AFSCME
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Glendale OKs ballot measures for fund transfers, city treasurer post
An initiative that would simplify how Glendale transfers tens of millions of dollars from the city-owned utility to pay for general public services is officially going on the April ballot. City Hall officials say the changes, which the City Council...
Tags: Politics, Voting, Local Elections, Google Inc., Economy, Business and Finance
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A City Hall fight in Newport Beach
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterNearly everyone in Newport Beach thinks they need a new City Hall. Getting them to agree on where to put it is another story. On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to locate a new civic center on a 12-acre site in Newport Center that was slated to...Tags: Santa Ana, Los Angeles Times, Transportation, Politics, Demonstration
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Recall effort of Righeimer moves forward
It was a small beginning for a large, uphill effort to recall Costa Mesa Mayor Jim Righeimer. The door was open at Chris McEvoy's Westside house on Wednesday night for the dozen or so supporters who came in to join or inquire about his endeavor to...Tags: Politics, Employees, Local Elections, Career and Workplace, Elections
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McEvoy to gather recall signatures
A petition to recall Costa Mesa Mayor Jim Righeimer is now certified, city officials confirmed Tuesday, but the effort still has a long way to go before the question goes before voters. Schoolteacher Chris McEvoy, who unsuccessfully ran for council in...Tags: Politics, Local Government, Local Elections, Elections
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Mungers spend millions on anti-Sacramento initiatives
PolitiCalThe Munger family may have its political differences, but one thing is clear: Neither Republican Charles Munger nor his independent sister, Molly, seem to think very highly of Sacramento.... -
Limit costly initiatives? Idea falls short in California Senate
PolitiCalA proposal to curb costly voter-approved initiatives failed to muster sufficient support in the California Legislature.... -
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer evasive on paid sick-time initiative
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelDon't ask Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer where he stands on the paid sick-time ballot initiative. As the Orange County petition initiative seems headed for the Nov. 6 ballot, Central Florida's most prominent Democrat says he's not taking sides on the issue. &#... -
California voters say they don't ignore anything on the ballot
PolitiCalBeing listed at the bottom of the ballot may not be an automatic death sentence for candidates and initiatives, according to a new USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll.... -
Sick-time initiative on ‘Central Florida Spotlight’; new poll results on ‘Political Connections’
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelOn the public-affairs front this weekend: ***WFTV-Channel 9's “Central Florida Spotlight takes up the sick-time initiative in Orange County. The guests are state Rep. Scott Randolph, D-Orlando, and petitioner Tatiana Torres, who collected signatures... -
Food labeling initiative draws most mentions on Twitter
PolitiCalFacing a crowded California ballot in November, tech-savvy voters seem to be focusing their attention on one initiative in particular: Proposition 37, the genetically engineered food labeling measure. According to an analysis by Twitter, Golden State...
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