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The California Legislature has handed Gov. Jerry Brown a victory more than a year in the making. On Monday, lawmakers approved a restructured tax on California health insurers to avoid a $1 billion state budget deficit.

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Brown's Tax On Health Plans Splits California GOP

February 29, 2016 | Ben Adler

California lawmakers will vote Monday on Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to restructure a tax on health insurers. The deal is intended to avoid a $1 billion state budget deficit. Democrats are expected to support the tax – but Republicans are split.

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Environment

Town Hall Meeting On Lower American River Conservancy

February 29, 2016 | Ed Joyce

A town hall meeting is planned Thursday in Sacramento to talk about legislation that would create a State Conservancy for the American River Parkway.

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California Bill Would Restart Gun Violence Study

February 29, 2016 | Ben Bradford

A bill introduced in the California Senate would put the University of California in charge of gun violence research.

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Bill Sets Discipline For Students Who Engage In Sexting

February 27, 2016

(AP) — A state lawmaker is carrying a bill that would let schools suspend or expel kids for sexting — sharing sexually explicit material via text message.

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California High Court Allows Gov. Jerry Brown's Prison Initiative

February 26, 2016

(AP) - California's Supreme Court is allowing Gov. Jerry Brown's bid to put his plan to reduce the state's prison population before voters in November.

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No Prop 13 Battle On November Ballot

February 26, 2016 | Ben Adler

California’s political “third rail” will remain unchanged for at least another two years.

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Democrats Back Former Lawmaker's Bid To Return To Assembly

February 26, 2016

(AP) - Nevada Assembly Democrats are supporting a former lawmaker's bid to retake a seat she used to hold in the Henderson area.

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California Appeals Court Hears Arguments In High-Stakes Teacher Tenure Case

February 25, 2016 | Ben Adler

California teachers unions and education reformers have long battled over the state’s tenure, seniority and dismissal laws. On Thursday, that fight reached a California court of appeals.

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