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Newly sworn in Millennial city councilmember hopes to engage his peers
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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While most of his 19 year old peers have college on their minds, Jose Gurrola, has his eyes set on much bigger plans—having a successful first term as the newest councilmember in the city of Arvin.

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Building on 2012’s successes in 2013
 150 150 Christopher Nelson
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The fiscal outlook this year is better, thankfully, and there is great momentum carrying over to 2013 in oyher areas as we look to determine the big issues we’ll need to face as a state.

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Is 2013 the Year of Water in California?
 150 150 Ed Coghlan
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Brown resolved to put spending money in water infrastructure in front of voters

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Will 2013 be the year California tackles its water problems?
 150 150 Ed Coghlan
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As we look forward to 2013, expect that the state’s water infrastructure again comes up for major discussion. Governor Brown, who has called water one of California’s four chronic issues, has promised to address the issue.

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Taking year-end inventory of government transparency in California
 150 150 Christopher Nelson
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Looking back over the past year, the citizenry of California scored some wins in government accountability with upgrades like citizen redistricting and online voter registration. But the halls of state government are still being obscured by dark campaign money and shady legislating, such as the infamous gut-and-amend. Will 2013 be the Year of Transparency?

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Video: California’s economic development director on fiscal cliff
 150 150 John Guenther
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GO-Biz’s Rajan talks about what California can do to combat uncertainty

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How will CEQA changes modernize the California economy?
 150 150 Ed Coghlan
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As we approach year’s end, the news about the California economy is less gloomy than it was a year ago. A look at some recent reporting shows a mixed bag, but with the trends in the right direction.

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California jobs picture mixed; CEQA modernization next year?
 150 150 Ed Coghlan
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Another look at California’s jobs news & looking ahead to next year

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