Pat Bates Selected State Senate GOP Leader
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Bates will lead the GOP minority of 13 senators in a house where Democrats hold two thirds of the seats.
New Bill Would Ban Taxpayer-Funded Mailers During Run-up to Elections
County Government
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The state Senate bill follows revelations that Orange County supervisors Andrew Do and Lisa Bartlett sent out tens of thousands of county-funded mailers prominently featuring their names in the weeks before the June primary.
Moorlach Bill Would Boost Local Access to Mental Health Funds
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The bill, proposed by state Sen. John Moorlach, would make it clear that local police and hospitals could use money from state Proposition 63 for emergency treatment of adults who are in danger of seriously harming themselves or others.
Dunn Enters Race for Congress, Resigns From Voice of OC Board
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Former state Sen. Joseph Dunn filed papers this week to enter the race for the 46th Congressional District seat that Loretta Sanchez is giving up in order to run for the U.S. Senate.
Norby: A Conservative’s Case for Sanchez in Senate Race
Community Columnists
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Former Republican State Assemblyman Chris Norby argues that Rep. Loretta Sanchez’s voting record is something conservatives should consider as a reason for support in the ongoing race for a vacant U.S. Senate seat in California.
Garden Grove, Westminster Consider Support for Flag Amendment
Garden Grove
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The Garden Grove and Westminster city councils this week will consider resolutions to support a constitutional amendment proposed by state Sen. Janet Nguyen, that would banning the United States flag from state funded college campuses.
Supervisors Clash Over Allegations of Improper Politicking at County Events
County Government
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Supervisor Shawn Nelson’s allegations regarding former Supervisor Janet Nguyen sparked a debate over the fine line supervisors walk between public service and self promotion.
Supervisor Nguyen’s Fundraising Attracts Scrutiny of the FBI
County Government
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Federal agents contacted a San Diego County-based contractor and another source close to Orange County government regarding Nguyen late last year.
Supervisor Nguyen Announces Bid for State Senate
County Government
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Nguyen’s likely opponents in the 34th District are former Assemblymen Jose Solorio and Jim Silva.
Buffa Bill Clears State Senate
County Government
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The bill would close the “revolving door” that allows nonelected
agency and commission board members to lobby former colleagues.