California
Single payer still alive in California
January 20, 2011Single payer legislation has passed the California legislature three times already, but was vetoed each time. Now activists hope the fourth time will be a charm.
Read moreAt King birthday rally, elected officials urge grassroots involvement
January 19, 2011Bay area elected officials addressed a crowd that packed the great hall at International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 6 to honor the great civil rights and peace leader.
Read moreBlue Shield rate hike sparks calls for regulation
January 13, 2011With Blue Shield threatening to jack premiums 59 percent, consumers, elected officials and others are demanding legislation to control outrageous insurance rate hikes.
Read moreHealth reform helps Californians, repeal would be costly
January 13, 2011The California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) has released a report detailing what would happen to Californians if repeal happens.
Read moreCalifornia governor: budget “will take sacrifice”
January 12, 2011Brown told a Capitol says his budget "will take sacrifice from every sector of California."
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