Category Archives: State politics

Glendora council may voice opposition to Prop. 19

A couple footnotes on tonight’s Glendora City Council meeting. The council has on the agenda two items to either oppose/support two California propositions. The most controversial of the two propositions in Prop. 19, the Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act … Continue reading

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Glendora votes down resolution to support state, federal laws (because they already do, duh!)

One of the more interesting moments of Glendora’s city council meeting Tuesday night was the discussion over a resolution that would be a proclamation of support for “The Rule of Law and State Rights” The resolution, as it was written, … Continue reading

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Prop. 8 statements rolling in

After the major news that the California Supreme Court overturned gay marriage ban Prop. 8 in a ruling announced today, the statements from the various political groups are starting to roll in. I mean, what is the point of having … Continue reading

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State Controller wants city salaries available online (what a novel idea…duh)

Well, it shouldn’t be long until we won’t need to file numerous public records requests to get the salaries of City Managers (like I did for this story) or for any city employee soon. After the scandalous Bell issues and … Continue reading

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Rep. Miller touts ‘Obamacare’ graphic on twitter page

Rep. Gary Miller tweeted a bubble graphic today regarding the new health care plan. The graphic comes across daunting and it is evident Miller meant it as a critique of the plan. But, is this how proponents of the plan … Continue reading

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Everyone has something to say about Arizona immigration law decision

In the wake of a judge blocking all the important parts of Arizona’s immigration law SB 1070, here is some reaction from local group and politicians regarding border security and immigration issues. The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los … Continue reading

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Argentine President makes a compelling case for same sex marriage, how does it relate to the issue in California?

I came across this video of Argentine President Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner talking about same sex marriage via the Washington Note blog the other day (NOTE: The video is subtitled). Argentina’s government was debating the merits of a marriage equality … Continue reading

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Antonovich takes a jab at Mexico’s government

Just grabbed this from Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich’s twitter feed: “@mikeantonovich: If Mexico continues with this frivolous lawsuit, then Arizona ought to counter-sue for the cost of services to illegal aliens” Antonovich is referencing Mexico’s government’s decision to … Continue reading

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It’s official: Judy Chu is sworn in as Congresswoman

From Judy Chu’s office: Judy Chu Sworn in As First Chinese American Congresswoman Speaker Pelosi Presides Over Event During Regular Session of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – Judy Chu was sworn in today as our nation’s first Chinese American Congresswoman during … Continue reading

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Bill seeking greater transparency in government approved

From Mike Eng’s office: BILL TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY, END SERIAL MEETINGS PASSES SENATE COMMITTEE SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Assembly Bill 1494, authored by Assemblymember Mike Eng (D-Monterey Park), was approved today with by the Senate Committee on Governmental Organization by … Continue reading

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