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Three Weeks In Sacramento Could Change Everything

Submitted by Carmen Balber on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 12:18

The future of the Earth, and California's dependence on Big Oil, could be determined in these last three weeks of the Legislative session.    

That’s one of the reasons we launched Capitol Watchdog, our project to pull back the curtain on corporate corruption in the Capitol. 

These are some of the questions that will be answered soon:

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Big Oil Is Gouging Californians

Submitted by Jamie Court on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 13:35

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Big Oil And Government Hiding Record Profits

Submitted by Cody Rosenfield on Wed, 07/22/2015 - 11:22
Considering Big Oil's power in Sacramento, if the evidence showing that refiners are making record profits suddenly disappears from a government website, it’s unlikely to be a coincidence.
 

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Wining and Dining With Energy Firms Still the Norm for PUC Commissioners

Submitted by Eddie Barrera on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 10:17

As investigations over alleged back-room dealings at the California Public Utilities Commission continue, Commissioner Mike Florio was wined and dined at a convention for a trade group that represents energy providers. 

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As Secret Deals Probe Looms, PUC Urges Less Government Transparency

Submitted by Eddie Barrera on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 10:06

Only in California would discussions about curtailing the public’s ability to monitor state and local government include a state commission accused of secret backroom deals. 

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Big Court Victory Will Upend Secrecy in CA Legislature, Open Records to Public

Submitted by Carmen Balber on Fri, 05/01/2015 - 15:00

A landmark court decision was announced last night that will upend secrecy in the state Legislature. In response to a lawsuit by Bay Area and Los Angeles News Groups, which had sought records from the Legislature surrounding indicted Senators Leland Yee and Ron Calderon, a judge has ruled that the legislature must turn over calendars, meeting schedules, expense and reimbursement records as public records.

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