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June 10, 2015 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

Killers in the California Legislature

Did you know that several accused (and sometimes convicted) murderers have served in the California Legislature? It’s true. In December, we shared the stories of ten murdered legislators. Today we have nine members who had blood on their hands. Charles F. Kenneally – Assemblyman (Republican) Following a fight between Assemblyman-elect Kenneally and a retired showmaker named William […]

Filed Under: Current Research, Deaths, JoinCalifornia, State Assembly, State Senate, Top Stories

June 10, 2015 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

Glazer Wins Election

On May 19th, Steve Glazer was elected to the State Senate, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of State Senators Mark DeSaulnier (SD-07).

Filed Under: Special Elections, State Senate, Top Stories

April 14, 2015 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

Tax Day: California’s Ratification of Amendment 16

Just a reminder for you on Tax Day (April 15th)… the constitutional amendment which allowed the federal government to collect an income tax was ratified with the approval of the California Legislature. Congress proposed an amendment to the federal constitution on July 2, 1909, which gave Congress the “power to lay and collect taxes on […]

Filed Under: California law, Current Research, Legislation, State Senate, Top Stories

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