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• Former Lt. Gov. Exploring Run for California Governor
• Apr 5, 2013
• Former lieutenant governor and state lawmaker Abel Maldonado filed papers to explore whether to challenge Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown, who is up for reelection in 2014.

• In Case Gay Marriage Bill Fails, Minnesota Lawmakers Offer Civil Unions Bill
• Apr 4, 2013
• Opponents of gay marriage in the state have proposed a bill to legalize same-sex civil unions instead of marriage.

• Florida Gov. Scott Raising Piles of Cash for Re-Election Campaign
• Apr 4, 2013
• The Florida governor's poll numbers remain stubbornly low, but he's raising mountains of cash for his re-election campaign.

• Detroit City Council Continues to Meet Despite Pending Lawsuit
• Apr 3, 2013
• Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr, in the face of a new lawsuit that challenges the City Council's ability to hold session, has told the council to continue meeting as usual even though it cannot take any official action without his approval.
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• Prescription Drug Deaths Rise Despite Efforts to Combat Abuse
• Apr 2, 2013
• Despite efforts by law enforcement and public health officials to curb prescription drug abuse, drug-related deaths in the United States have continued to rise, the latest data show.

• Bucking National Trend, Atlanta's Public Transit Ridership Declines
• Apr 1, 2013
• Unlike most public transit systems in the United States, last year, MARTA continued a downward spiral in declining ridership.

• California Governor Grants 65 Easter Pardons
• Apr 1, 2013
• On the day before Easter, Gov. Jerry Brown pardoned 65 people who served sentences years ago for various crimes.

• GAO Gives California's High-Speed Rail a Mixed Review
• Mar 29, 2013
• A new report shows that the California bullet train project has reasonable ridership and revenue forecasts, but could be doing a better job at producing cost estimates.

• Emergency Management of Detroit Begins Amid Protests and Lawsuits
• Mar 28, 2013
• A legal fight against the state's new emergency manager law is expected to kick off today -- the same day the law takes effect -- with protesters descending on Detroit as a Federal lawsuit challenging it's constitutionality is being filed.

• Camden School Board Member Departs Following State Takeover
• Mar 27, 2013
• Following the state's takeover of the Camden School District , one of the the school board's youngest and most vocal members resigns, citing politics as the reason for her departure.

• Hawaii May Study Effects of Gay Marriage
• Mar 26, 2013
• A state Senate committee approved resolutions requesting a task force study the social, economic and religious consequences of legalizing same-sex marriage the same week the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing two landmark cases on the issue.

• California Urged to Cede Control of Parks to Localities
• Mar 26, 2013
• A new report says that state parks are in such disarray and disrepair that officials should cede control of many of them to cities, counties or private operators.
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• California Community College Enrollment Drops Dramatically
• Mar 26, 2013
• Enrollment in California's community colleges has plunged to a 20-year low as budget-strapped campuses have had to slash classes and instructors, according to a report released Monday.
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• Can Illinois Seal the Deal on Pension Reform?
• Mar 25, 2013
• Legislators have moved slowly so far on the issue of pension reform. After a successful House vote last week, can lawmakers keep the momentum going?

• New Camden County Police Force Tries New Training Method
• Mar 21, 2013
• As the area prepares to switch over to a county-run police force, a new training method focused on problem-solving in patrolled neighborhoods is being tested.