Federal aid sought to fight Alaska organized crime
Alaska officials seek federal help after a Justice Department memo describes widespread organized crime across the state. The memo cites multimillion dollar losses from pipeline theft, labor racketeering, prostitution rings, illegal gambling, narcotics influx, porn outlets, tax evasion, and political corruption. Loss estimates reach into the millions, with some claims up to a billion dollars in pipeline-related theft.
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Los Angeles Times
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William W. Hermann
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California Eyes Postcard Plan For Bilingual Ballots
Secretary of State March Fong Eu proposes a postcard method to request Spanish and Chinese ballot pamphlets. The plan aims to meet federal multilingual provisions, with a $5.7 million funding request pending by Gov. Brown and legislative review.
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Sacramento
California
Secretary of State
March Fong EU
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Caren Daniels
Ms. EU
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Two-thirds tax vote move fails in California
A proposed constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds legislative vote to change any tax failed to qualify for the June primary ballot. Proponents had to submit 499,846 signatures but an 11 county check found no petitions. Sen. John Dunlap praised the failure as clearing the air for a voter choice on tax changes for banks and corporations.
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