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California State Budget Archive
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![. . . California has a massive budget crisis and since our state is in a state of gridlock where Democrats refuse to concede cuts to their pet causes and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hayden-115x115.jpg "Deadliest Budget Cut Ahead for Pets")
Deadliest Budget Cut Ahead for Pets
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No Comments. . . California has a massive budget crisis and since our state is in a state of gridlock where Democrats refuse to concede cuts to their pet causes and […] -
![. . . Several bay area newspapers have addressed the Republican Senate leadership budget proposals. The text provided below is from the Sac Bee. After a day of back and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/no-just-say-no-480-155x155.gif "GOP budget proposals to governor Brown")
GOP budget proposals to governor Brown
Posted on March 26, 2011 | 4 Comments. . . Several bay area newspapers have addressed the Republican Senate leadership budget proposals. The text provided below is from the Sac Bee. After a day of back and […] -
![. . . . . As I lobby for Republican Assembly and Senate Members to shut down CA redevelopment agencies, a property rights colleague/attorney shared some related insight this morning that warrants […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/doggy-congo-155x155.jpg "Prop 22, Redevelopment Agencies & Pension Reform")
Prop 22, Redevelopment Agencies & Pension Reform
Posted on March 25, 2011 | 12 Comments. . . . . As I lobby for Republican Assembly and Senate Members to shut down CA redevelopment agencies, a property rights colleague/attorney shared some related insight this morning that warrants […] -
![. . . March 22, 2011 Dear Republican Legislator, Until this past week, Republicans in the California State Legislature have been longstanding champions of private property rights. The Alliance fails […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/gopelephantupsidedown-155x155.jpg "Do CA Republicans support property rights?")
Do CA Republicans support property rights?
Posted on March 22, 2011 | 11 Comments. . . March 22, 2011 Dear Republican Legislator, Until this past week, Republicans in the California State Legislature have been longstanding champions of private property rights. The Alliance fails […] -
![. . . . . With the recent report by State Controller John Chiang of his department finding abuses in several redevelopment agencies in our state, a look back to AB […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/hiding-money-155x155.jpg "Redevelopment agency abuses – not a new discovery!")
Redevelopment agency abuses – not a new discovery!
Posted on March 15, 2011 | 4 Comments. . . . . With the recent report by State Controller John Chiang of his department finding abuses in several redevelopment agencies in our state, a look back to AB […] -
![For Immediate Release: June 15, 2010 For more information contact: Carol Chamberlain – office – (916) 319-2069 cell – (916) 804-5355 Assemblyman Solorio Touts Assembly Budget Proposal for its Emphasis […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Jose-Solorio-Press-Release.jpg "Solorio says new State Budget will fix deficit without raising taxes")
Solorio says new State Budget will fix deficit without raising taxes
Posted on June 15, 2010 | 6 CommentsFor Immediate Release: June 15, 2010 For more information contact: Carol Chamberlain – office – (916) 319-2069 cell – (916) 804-5355 Assemblyman Solorio Touts Assembly Budget Proposal for its Emphasis […] -
![Earlier today I spoke CUSD Board of Trustees member Ken Maddox regarding today’s letter from Christine Balentine, CUEA Executive Director to Board President Bryson. CUEA, the Capistrano Unified Education Association, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/capo-protest.jpg "Will CUEA return to the bargaining table with CUSD?")
Will CUEA return to the bargaining table with CUSD?
Posted on April 19, 2010 | 14 CommentsEarlier today I spoke CUSD Board of Trustees member Ken Maddox regarding today’s letter from Christine Balentine, CUEA Executive Director to Board President Bryson. CUEA, the Capistrano Unified Education Association, […] -
![It seems like yesterday when Governor Schwarzenegger was looking to find money to balance the state budget. At that time, Feb 2004, Chris Norby, Orange County Fourth District Supervisor, penned […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/arnold-schwarzenegger-tax-raiser.jpg "Governor Schwarzenegger. We know where you can find billions of tax dollars")
Governor Schwarzenegger. We know where you can find billions of tax dollars
Posted on February 28, 2009 | No CommentsIt seems like yesterday when Governor Schwarzenegger was looking to find money to balance the state budget. At that time, Feb 2004, Chris Norby, Orange County Fourth District Supervisor, penned […] -
![It looks like Democratic State Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg will get his way after all. Republican State Senator Abel Maldonado is asking “for ballot measures to create an open primary […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/maldonado-is-in-charge.jpg "GOP State Senator Abel Maldonado makes Democrats another offer for his vote")
GOP State Senator Abel Maldonado makes Democrats another offer for his vote
Posted on February 18, 2009 | 3 CommentsIt looks like Democratic State Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg will get his way after all. Republican State Senator Abel Maldonado is asking “for ballot measures to create an open primary […] -
![Who is the President again? Oh, Barak Obama! Our first black President. The first President since FDR to inherit a “Global Depression”! The first President to play hoops at the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Celebrating President’s Day!")
Celebrating President’s Day!
Posted on February 16, 2009 | No CommentsWho is the President again? Oh, Barak Obama! Our first black President. The first President since FDR to inherit a “Global Depression”! The first President to play hoops at the […] -
![State Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg talks to reporters as budget vote falls apart (Picture taken by an Orange Juice pajarito in Sacramento) “Sen. Abel Maldonado said this afternoon he’s open […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/abel-maldonado.jpg "Never mind Correa – state budget now hinges on State Senator Abel Maldonado’s vote")
Never mind Correa – state budget now hinges on State Senator Abel Maldonado’s vote
Posted on February 15, 2009 | 2 CommentsState Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg talks to reporters as budget vote falls apart (Picture taken by an Orange Juice pajarito in Sacramento) “Sen. Abel Maldonado said this afternoon he’s open […] -
![The Sacramento Bee’s editorial board is urging GOP State Senator Dave Cox to vote for the proposed state budget – and they are asking their readers to contact him and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/dave-cogdill.jpg "Sacramento Bee urges State Senator Dave Cox to vote for tax increase")
Sacramento Bee urges State Senator Dave Cox to vote for tax increase
Posted on February 15, 2009 | 7 CommentsThe Sacramento Bee’s editorial board is urging GOP State Senator Dave Cox to vote for the proposed state budget – and they are asking their readers to contact him and […] -
![Game. Set. Match. State Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg has found a way to help State Senator Lou Correa make up his mind about his vote on the proposed state budget. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/correa-brings-home-the-bacon.jpg "Democrats give Lou Correa $120 million reasons to vote for the proposed state budget")
Democrats give Lou Correa $120 million reasons to vote for the proposed state budget
Posted on February 14, 2009 | 5 CommentsGame. Set. Match. State Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg has found a way to help State Senator Lou Correa make up his mind about his vote on the proposed state budget. […] -
![[poll id=”89″] Is the proposed California budget the best we can expect from the lame legislators in Sacramento? An editorial in yesterday’s San Francisco Chronicle opines that while the proposed […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/arnolds-budget.jpg "Is the proposed state budget the best we can expect from our lame Legislators?")
Is the proposed state budget the best we can expect from our lame Legislators?
Posted on February 14, 2009 | 4 Comments[poll id=”89″] Is the proposed California budget the best we can expect from the lame legislators in Sacramento? An editorial in yesterday’s San Francisco Chronicle opines that while the proposed […]
