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Sanchez: Schwarzenegger balancing budget on the backs of teachers and students

August 25, 2010 0

Once again, the state legislature is showing just how out-of-touch it is with the priorities of millions of California families. In an effort to pay their bills, state lawmakers have decided to withhold billions of dollars in funding for teachers and students. Given the severity and potential impact of these cuts, you would think California’s legislators would redouble their efforts to find another solution. Instead, they are preparing to adjourn at the end of August – without a solvent budget.

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John A. Pérez To Be Speaker of the California Assembly

December 10, 2009 1

Sacramento, CA — John A Pérez was elected Speaker of the California Assembly today. Late Wednesday his main competitor for the spot Kevin DeLeon, conceded the contest to Perez. Perez was honored in January 2009 for his labor leadership by the Democratic Party of Orange County with the Samuel Gompers Award.

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News Roundup: 7-01-09

July 1, 2009 0

So in the news today we have a few items that you may want to know about. Governor, lawmakers blow deadline as budget hole deepens: […]