Author: Jeff Kearns
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Recall Death Match Ready 2 Rumble
What happens when two of the most knowledgeable and aggressive politicos in Sacramento square off to debate the issue of the recall? Let’s put it this way: It isn’t pretty.
This article was published on 08.07.03
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Dueling egos of the AM dial
Talk radio played a key role in igniting the recall drive. But talk-show hosts stake competing claims about who was there first.
This article was published on 07.31.03
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The daily bread of politics
If you want to know how policy is made in this town, you only have to visit the fund-raising parties where big-money interests give checks to lawmakers. If you’re a citizen, or journalist, good luck getting in.
This article was published on 07.24.03
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The velvet gavel
As the chairman of a powerful appropriations committee, Sacramento politician Darrell Steinberg has found a way to kill bills with kindness.
This article was published on 06.19.03
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Hot Rod’s and Headhunters
Midtown’s burgeoning gay scene is big business, and it has created some problems for two old friends.
This article was published on 06.12.03
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A legislator’s guide to summer in Sacramento
Our Capitol correspondent asks lawmakers how they beat the heat.
This article was published on 06.05.03
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Crisis? What crisis?
How legislators waste time during the budget stalemate.
This article was published on 05.15.03
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Slow motion
A bipartisan group of lawmakers frustrated by inaction on the budget may pitch its own plan.
This article was published on 05.15.03
August 07, 2003
SN&R Vol 15 Issue 19
July 31, 2003
SN&R Vol 15 Issue 18
July 24, 2003
SN&R Vol 15 Issue 17
June 19, 2003
SN&R Vol 15 Issue 12
June 12, 2003
SN&R Vol 15 Issue 11
June 05, 2003
SN&R Vol 15 Issue 10
May 15, 2003
SN&R Vol 15 Issue 7