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BONDS ISSUED BY THE STATE COULD BE A KEY ELEMENT. OTHER OFFICIALS CALL FOR A PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY. THE PUC APPROVES A…
Jan 5, 2001Observers say the 9 percent increase in electricity rates won't spark widespread outrage.Orange County Register When state regulators hiked electricity rates Thursday,…
Jan 5, 2001The Orange County Register The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved modest electricity rate hikes and called for a new round…
Jan 5, 2001Sacramento Bee A day before the state Public Utilities Commission casts a critical vote on a recommended electricity rate increase, Gov. Gray…
Jan 4, 2001San Jose Mercury News Seeking to calm the state's turbulent energy markets, a state commission on Wednesday proposed boosting residential electricity rates…
Jan 4, 2001Associated Press The state Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously Thursday to grant emergency rate increases to two cash-strapped utilities that serve 25…
Jan 4, 2001The Associated Press The California Public Utilities Commission recommended emergency rate increases to two cash-starved utilities Wednesday, but only for 90 days…
Jan 3, 2001USA TODAY The myth of electricity deregulation has met reality in California, and the result is a $ 40 billion debacle.
Jan 3, 2001Today, the single greatest public policy mistake in California history - the deregulation of electricity - has become one of its greatest…
Jan 3, 2001Consumers fight back with a Web site and calls for a ballot measure.The Fresno Bee As state officials talk about raising electricity…
Jan 2, 2001Insurance 'Redlining' Upheld by 1st DCADaily Journal Controversial state regulations allowing auto insurance companies to base premiums largely on where drivers live…
Jan 2, 2001Learn more about our work and how you can be a part of California's only permanent citizen lobby.
Jan 1, 2001Propose the TPA for adoption in your town - and ensure your tax dollars are spent in the public's interest and not…
Jan 1, 2001Learn more about the anti-kickback initiatives that Oaks Project volunteers put on the ballot, campaigned for, and passed in five cities across…
Jan 1, 2001Write a letter today to make sure your Assemblymember supports our legislation to ensure TRUTH IN THE INITIATIVE PROCESS
Jan 1, 2001Read the main points of our initiative reform legislation, which will provide voters with more information in the initiative process - from…
Jan 1, 2001EASIER GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES AND INCREASED STAFF ARE IN PLACE, BUT QUESTION REMAINS ABOUT IMPROVED SERVICE.Los Angeles Times After years of neglect, angry…
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