Brown aide Claire Dedrick First woman appointed to PUC
Sacramento Claire Dedrick 46 named the first woman member of California's Public Utilities Commission. She leaves State Resources Agency, where she was secretary, to fill the unexpired six year term after Leonard Ross resignation. The appointment, paid 637920 yearly, requires Senate confirmation. Dedrick previously led Sierra Club national efforts and Save San Francisco Bay activities.
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Senate approves inflation indexing of California income tax brackets
The State Senate passed a bill to index income tax brackets and standard deductions by CPI growth each year. Supporters say it prevents higher taxes when wages rise, while critics warn of potential budget gaps and reduced funds for property tax relief and school financing. The measure heads to the Assembly for approval.
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Sentencing bill clears committee
Sacramento AP Wy Brown's proposal to redefine prison terms via a new fixed term system clears a committee. The bill would let judges and the parole board influence sentences, replacing the old indeterminate system with specified ranges. Lawmakers warn of additional changes as debate continues.
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Pay raises pass Senate for all but California governor
California lawmakers approve a bill raising pay for top officials except Gov. Brown who would veto. amended version would boost attorney general to 5500, lieutenant governor treasurer controller and secretary of state to 7300, and Board of Equalization members to 5000, with earlier hospital staff liability provisions.
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Senate approves $2.1 million antismoking campaign bill
The California Senate approved a $2.1 million antismoking advertising campaign to be tested in a medium-sized city under a bill by Sen. Arlen Gregory Democrat of San Mateo. The measure passed by a slim margin, moving to the Assembly after last year’s similar bill stalled in committee.
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Pat Brown Recovering After Prostate Surgery
Former Gov. Edmund G. Pat Brown is recovering extremely well from prostate surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Hospital spokesman Larry Baum said the operation was very successful and Brown will likely go home soon.
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