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ENERGY
What Is LNG? And What Is Proposed for California?
California uses natural gas to heat homes, cook food, and fuel electric power plants. This gas can be liquefied and delivered via specially designed tankers, which allows it to be transported from overseas more economically.
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LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Unemployment Insurance Fund Faces Insolvency
Experts predict California's UI fund will reach a $3.55 billion deficit by the end of 2010, which would be the largest deficit recorded since the program's inception.
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SMALL BUSINESS
Microenterprises Give California's Economy a Boost
Micro businesses—those with fewer
than five employees as well as sole proprietorships—have grown by
24 percent since 2000.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Eminent Domain and Redevelopment Agencies
The debate continues over how redevelopment agencies may use eminent domain to revitalize blighted areas.
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