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The people of California did a great thing in November 2012 that has made state government much more effective. By raising sales and income taxes until 2017, California voters temporarily corrected a spending imbalance (also known as… the structural deficit) for five years. The electorate believed Gov. Brown’s message that, by passing Prop. 30, they would promote ...

Dateline Sacramento – The week brought a change in the top leadership of the Assembly. Toni Atkins, a veteran public servant representing San Diego, and the Assembly’s Majority Leader, was unanimously endorsed by Assembly Democrats to become the 69th Speaker of the state Assembly.

[Editor’s Note: Weekly reflections from the desk of the Democratic state Assemblyman who represents Culver City, West Los Angeles, Southwest and South Los Angeles.] When Gov. Brown released his proposed budget this month, it generated a great deal of attention and a high level of interest, particularly in its references to our significantly improved state government finances and our state’s economy, characterized by slow but steady growth.

I have the experience, the drive and the dedication to capably serve our community with distinction, intelligence and vigor in the state Assembly. As a Public Policy Director, community organizer and advocate for consumers, children and small businesses, I rolled up my sleeves to deliver...