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![]() Blogging California's manufacturing and competitiveness » 2008 Career Tech Summit Findings, Gino DiCaro, May 7 » Reminder to Legislature: Think Dynamically, Gino DiCaro, May 7 State news - May 9 Governor meets with automakers on gas emissions – In their first face-to-face meeting, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and automakers agreed yesterday to explore new cooperative approaches to reducing ... Michael Gardner in the San Diego U-T Senate Democrat Jack Scott named to lead California community colleges – A former college president-turned-lawmaker has been named the next chancellor of California's community college system, making him think twice about ... Jack Scott in the Sacramento Bee California tax proposals target beer-loving, pornography-watching yacht owners – As state leaders hunt for politically palatable solutions to the swelling budget shortfall, some Democrats are proposing unorthodox ways to generate ... Evan Halper in the L.A. Times Schwarzenegger challenges automakers to meet California rules – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday said pressure from the auto industry will not deter California from attempting to impose strict emission rules ... Samantha Young in the North County Times Commentary - May 9 How a lower tax rate could narrow state's budget deficit – Facing a shortfall that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has estimated at $20 billion, California Democratic lawmakers are looking for a way to raise tax ... Daniel Weintraub in the San Jose Merc. News National news - May 9 Oil Lobby Reaches Out to Citizens Peeved at the Pump – Faced with a national outcry over the high price of gasoline and soaring profits for energy companies, the oil and gas industry is waging an ... Jeffrey H. Birnbaum in the San Francisco Chron. Complete coverage |