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Energy Daily Despite howls of protest from California officials and consumer groups, the head of PG&E Corp. said this week he is…
Sep 28, 2001Davis asks lawmakers to report Oct. 9 to vote on a plan, not yet devised, to keep the utility from filing for…
Sep 28, 2001Sacramento Bee Gov. Gray Davis on Thursday formally summoned legislators back to the Capitol on Oct. 9 - one week later than…
Sep 28, 2001The Associated Press State Treasurer Phil Angelides said Thursday that delays by the California Public Utilities Commission mean the state won't issue…
Sep 27, 2001Group Warns Against Holding Session While Veto Threat Exists
Sep 27, 2001The Associated Press A judge agreed Wednesday to temporarily halt the state Department of Managed Health Care's planned release of medical group's…
Sep 26, 2001The utility says it can get out of bankruptcy without any government funds, but critics see a scheme to evade state regulationsBusiness…
Sep 25, 2001STATEWIDE STUDY CRITICIZES HMOS FOR DELAYS AT DOCTORS' OFFICESThe Press Democrat The two largest health maintenance organizations in Sonoma County - -…
Sep 25, 2001The San Diego Union-Tribune California has issued its first report card on health-maintenance organizations, which indicates that many health plans fall short…
Sep 24, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #80 - Sep 21, 2001 PG&E to California:…
Sep 21, 2001BANKRUPTCY JUDGE WILL HAVE FINAL SAY ON STRATEGY TO PAY CREDITORS IN FULLContra Costa Times A plan to restore bankrupt PG&E to…
Sep 21, 2001Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Violates State Law
Sep 20, 2001The Associated Press Gov. Gray Davis called a third emergency legislative session early Saturday, after the Senate failed to vote on a…
Sep 19, 2001The Electricity Daily It's the California version of "The Perils of Pauline." California Gov. Gray Davis has promised to haul lawmakers back…
Sep 18, 2001Energy Daily The California Senate balked last week at legislation that would restore Southern California Edison to financial health, choosing instead to…
Sep 18, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #79 - Sep 17, 2001 BAILOUT BLOCKED Edison's…
Sep 17, 2001San Bernardino County supervisors say they've taken steps to keep government cleanThe Press-Enterprise (San Bernadino Edition) SAN BERNARDINO: In six California cities,…
Sep 17, 2001The Associated Press Senate Leader John Burton and a consumer group question the need for the another extraordinary legislative session to deal…
Sep 17, 2001