Davis Must Respect Legislature’s Verdict on Edison Bailout, Not Waste Taxpayer $ on Special Bailout Session, Says Consumer Group
Group Warns Against Holding Session While Veto Threat Exists
Sep 27, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Healthcare
Judge halts release of medical groups’ records by state agency
The 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, 2001
Energy
PG&E’s Solvency Plan Has Sparks Flying
The utility says it can get out of bankruptcy without any government funds, but critics see a scheme to evade state regulationsBusiness…
Sep 25, 2001
Healthcare
HPR, KAISER RATE HIGH ON SURVEY
STATEWIDE STUDY CRITICIZES HMOS FOR DELAYS AT DOCTORS' OFFICESThe Press Democrat The two largest health maintenance organizations in Sonoma County - -…
Sep 25, 2001
Healthcare
California gives its largest HMOs their first report card; Plans measured in 17 categories of care
The 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, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #80 – Sep 21, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #80 - Sep 21, 2001 PG&E to California:…
Sep 21, 2001
Energy
PG&E PARENT WOULD GET ITS ASSETS
BANKRUPTCY JUDGE WILL HAVE FINAL SAY ON STRATEGY TO PAY CREDITORS IN FULLContra Costa Times A plan to restore bankrupt PG&E to…
Sep 21, 2001PG&E Parent Company Wants to Join in Deregulation Profiteering in Exchange for Bailing Itself Out
Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Violates State Law
Sep 20, 2001
Energy
Deal to rescue Southern California Edison dies in Senate
The Associated Press Gov. Gray Davis called a third emergency legislative session early Saturday, after the Senate failed to vote on a…
Sep 19, 2001
Energy
Gov. Davis Calls Yet Another Session
The Electricity Daily It's the California version of "The Perils of Pauline." California Gov. Gray Davis has promised to haul lawmakers back…
Sep 18, 2001
Energy
California Lawmakers Punt On SCE Bailout; Governor To Try Again
Energy Daily The California Senate balked last week at legislation that would restore Southern California Edison to financial health, choosing instead to…
Sep 18, 2001
Insurance
Bailout Watch #79 – Sep 17, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #79 - Sep 17, 2001 BAILOUT BLOCKED Edison's…
Sep 17, 2001
Accountability
Ethics rules called for
San 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, 2001
Energy
Developments in California’s Energy Crisis
The Associated Press Senate Leader John Burton and a consumer group question the need for the another extraordinary legislative session to deal…
Sep 17, 2001
Energy
Burton: No Special Session Necessary for Energy Issues
The Associated Press Consumer groups and the Senate's top Democrat said Monday there's no need for an extra legislative attempt to save…
Sep 17, 2001
Energy
Meter Is Running on Fate of Edison
The governor orders lawmakers to reconvene to solve the utility's problems, but bankruptcy might happen first.Los Angeles Times Now that the state…
Sep 16, 2001
Insurance
SPECIAL BAILOUT BULLETIN! – WE WIN! Ratepayers Avert Multi-Billion $ Edison Bailout! – Sep 15, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians SPECIAL BAILOUT BULLETIN! - WE WIN! Ratepayers Avert Multi-Billion $…
Sep 15, 2001
Privacy
No Edison deal as Senate adjourns
Prospects for the Assembly-passed bill were dim in the Senate.Sacramento Bee The state Senate adjourned for the year early today without reaching…
Sep 15, 2001