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Open primaries another path to moderation?
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger likely will go to the end of his days in the Capitol frustrated by the unwillingness of the two major parties to work together, especially in times of crisis.
But he apparently is trying to plant the seeds of compromise for future governors, having led the successful redistricting ballot initiative, which […]
Governor hoping that some term-limited Republicans will soften anti-tax stance
SACRAMENTO — Republican state Sen. Dick Ackerman bridles when it’s suggested he might suddenly soften his anti-tax principles and vote for a tax increase because he’s term-limited and not worried about re-election.
Not even a plum appointment by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger could sway him, said the former Senate minority leader from Orange County, who is a […]
Contra Costa not spending police tax
Bob Mankin moved to Discovery Bay’s Lakeshore subdivision four years ago. Last year, he noticed a new $226 line item on his property tax bill.
“It’s the third most expensive line on my bill,” he said.
The discovery introduced him into the frustrating world of P-6 zone funds, which were meant to enhance police services for the […]