Government Reform
Governor Brown Issues Statement on Public Records Act
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement today on California's Public Records Act: “We all agree that Californians have a right to know and should continue to have prompt access to public records and I support enshrining these...
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What They’re Saying About Governor Brown’s Economic Development Plan
SACRAMENTO - Businesses, workers and newspapers continue to join the call to fix California’s broken Enterprise Zone program. Here’s what they’re saying about Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s economic development plan:Genentech CEO Ian Clark: “Governor's Proposal Helps...
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Business, Civil Rights and Education Leaders Join Governor Brown in Final Push for More Equitable School Funding System
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today met with a broad coalition of business, civil rights and education leaders from across California to continue the call for action on his plan to direct additional resources to the state’s neediest students and restore...
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Executive Order B-22-13
EXECUTIVE ORDER B-22-13 WHEREAS the proposed 2013-14 budget is projected to be balanced and remain balanced for the foreseeable future, but the economic forecast is uncertain and it is important to maintain a General Fund reserve for the 2013-14 fiscal year; and...
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Governor Brown and Los Angeles Leaders Call for Action on Plan to Improve School Funding System
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today joined with education and business leaders and elected officials at Humphreys Avenue Elementary School in East Los Angeles to call for action on his plan to direct additional resources to the state’s neediest students...
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Governor Brown Boosts Investment in Schools, Continues Call for Fiscal Restraint in Revised State Budget
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. released a revised and balanced state budget today that strengthens California’s fiscal integrity by investing in California's schools, chipping away billions from the "Wall of Debt" and maintaining a prudent reserve. "This...
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Governor Brown Delivers 2013 State of the State Address
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today delivered the 2013 State of the State Address. Below is the text as prepared for delivery:Edmund G. Brown Jr.State of the State AddressRemarks as PreparedJanuary 24, 2013 The message this year is clear: California has...
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Governor Brown Hails Clear Victory for Children, Schools and Colleges
SACRAMENTO - Delivering on his pledge to ask the people of California to vote on the best path forward, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today hailed the passage of Proposition 30 as a clear and resounding victory for children, schools and the California dream. “Last...
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Governor Brown Signs Workers’ Compensation Reform to Cut Hundreds of Millions in Waste, Protect Injured Workers and Reduce Costs to Business
SAN DIEGO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed landmark legislation - backed by both Democrats and Republicans - to reduce costs to businesses and protect workers by cutting out hundreds of millions of dollars in waste from California’s workers’ compensation...
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Governor Brown Signs Bipartisan Pension Reform Bill to Save Billions by Capping Benefits, Increasing Retirement Age and Stopping Abuse
LOS ANGELES - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed sweeping bipartisan pension reform legislation that saves billions of taxpayer dollars by capping benefits, increasing the retirement age, stopping abusive practices and requiring state employees to pay at least...
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