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Some wins, some losses in Sacto

Print Share The state Assembly and Senate passed the usual flurry of bills on May 31, the last day for initial-house approval, with some unusual drama that temporarily sidelined a medical-marijuana bill by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano. By the time it … Continue reading

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Complaints About Proposition 13? It Depends on Who’s Not Paying

Tom Ammiano, who represents San Francisco in the State Assembly, is bravely venturing where few politicians dare. He advocates revamping Proposition 13, the sacrosanct measure that has essentially frozen many property-tax bills at 1976 levels. For the past two legislative … Continue reading

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