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Los Angeles Business Journal When the state Department or Managed Health Care began operations a year ago as the first HMO regulatory…
Jul 23, 2001Many fear a special session to fix deregulation will repeat '96 disaster that created it.The Orange County Register The frenzy and confusion…
Jul 21, 2001HMO says move could cost $200 million a year. Critics charge that the firm is trying to head off new state standards.Los…
Jul 20, 2001The Times (London) California has new energy troubles -a surplus. After weeks of blackouts because of power shortages this year, the state…
Jul 20, 2001Thanks to a rate increase and natural gas price drop, the utility's improved cash flow may cover its electricity costs.Los Angeles Times…
Jul 20, 2001The San Diego Union-Tribune The California Public Utilities Commission laid out a framework yesterday for transferring much of its watchdog role in…
Jul 19, 2001San Diego Union Tribune The California Public Utilities Commission laid out a framework yesterday for transferring much of its watchdog role in…
Jul 19, 2001Chief says letting the state water agency set prices would ensure that ratepayers cover costs. Others say plan would leave public unprotected.Los…
Jul 19, 2001The New York Times After months of warnings about power shortages and forced blackouts, an unusually cool July and surprisingly effective conservation…
Jul 19, 2001Contra Costa Times The state would have unfettered access to proceeds from electricity bills and lock itself into the business of buying…
Jul 19, 2001San Jose Mercury News State energy regulators have reluctantly signed away one of their most fundamental consumer protection roles: the right to…
Jul 19, 2001The San Francisco Chronicle Two sharply contrasting plans to prevent debt-ridden Southern California Edison from being dragged into bankruptcy cleared a key…
Jul 19, 2001The competing plans clear committees and may face the full chamber today.Orange County Register
Jul 19, 2001Consumer Groups Call Proposal "The Ultimate Deregulation Disaster" The proposed "DWR Rate Agreement" announced by the PUC today would strip the California…
Jul 19, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #59 - Jul 18, 2001 Get Your Buckets…
Jul 18, 2001The San Diego Union-Tribune How does your health plan stack up against the rest?
Jul 18, 2001Two proposals are vying for lawmakers' support. The utility says both fall short.The Orange County Register After three months of political wrangling,…
Jul 18, 2001Two Assembly Bills and Senate Bill Rushing Through Legislature Would Transfer Billions to Edison Lawmakers are expected to vote Wednesday on three…
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