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The California bill that would require all school children to be vaccinated unless they have a medical condition has passed another Senate Committee. The panel of lawmakers considered the bill's constitutionality.

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New Rules Better Protect Workers From Heat

April 27, 2015 | Katie Orr

It’s shaping up to be a hot, dry summer in California. And rules governing outdoor work conditions have been modified to keep people better protected.

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Bill Would Lift Cal Grant Age Cap For Military Vets

April 27, 2015 | Ed Joyce

A measure in the California legislature would life the age cap on Cal Grants for military veterans.

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Vaccine Bill Clears Key Senate Committee

April 23, 2015 | Pauline Bartolone

A bill intended to bring up vaccination rates among schoolchildren in California has passed an important committee test.

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UPDATE: After Delay, CA Senate Commitee Approves Vaccine Bill

April 21, 2015 | Ben Adler

UPDATE: (AP) - A California Senate committee has approved a bill that would require California schoolchildren to be vaccinated.

Health Care

Large Measles Outbreak Traced To Disneyland Is Declared Over

April 17, 2015

(AP) - California health officials have declared an end to the large measles outbreak that originated at Disneyland in December.

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Brown Quiet On Undocumented Health Care Bill

April 16, 2015 | Katie Orr

Governor Jerry Brown has declined to say whether he supports a bill that would extend Medi-Cal to some undocumented immigrants in California.

Health Care

Education Access Concerns Hold California Vaccine Bill in Committee

April 16, 2015 | Pauline Bartolone

After almost four hours of public testimony and deliberation, a California Senate committee held a bill that would require almost all kids attending school to be vaccinated.

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