California
California
DMV crisis could make or break Newsom
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Forget El Salvador and the global stage, how he handles this more prosaic crisis at home could have a greater effect on his political career.Uncategorized
Managerial miscues plague the state
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Anyone tried to get a REAL ID recently? Findings from a recent DMV audit won't surprise you.California
Brown leaves Newsom a managerial mess at DMV
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DMV made many errors in automatically registering Californians to vote, and in implementing “Real ID” driver’s licenses. The resulting mess may result in top-to-bottom audit.California
California sees slower population growth
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California's once-soaring population growth has slowed to a crawl, which could cost it a congressional seat and will have myriad economic and social impacts.California
Pension benefits hinge on state Supreme Court case
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Challenges to a mild pension reform sponsored by Gov. Jerry Brown could result in a broader ruling that would open the door to pension benefit reductions.California
Where do middle-of-the-road voters go now?
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California's two major parties are becoming more polarized, leaving middle-of-the-road Californians without representation. Two new organizations are trying to change that.California
School budgets squeezed despite ‘extraordinary’ state surplus
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School districts face a financial squeeze as enrollment drops and costs, especially pension costs, rise.Elections
Locals seek new levies despite $4B property tax surge
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Despite very strong growth in property taxes, hundreds of local governments are asking voters to approve additional taxes. They are reluctant, however, to tell voters that rising pension costs are the major reason.Elections
