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Saturday, July 11, 2026

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By Public News Service Saturday, July 11, 2026

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Disney among more than 80 corporations getting huge tax breaks

USA/Tax Breaks— By Eric Galatas, producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. A new report from the consumer advocacy organization Public Citizen showed 88 corporations, reporting a combined $105 billion in pretax income last year, paid no federal income taxes after spending $852 million on political campaigns and lobbying. Eileen O’Grady, researcher for Public Citizen, said […]

Saturday, May 30, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 30, 2026

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Democrat Xavier Becerra extends his lead in the newest CA gov poll

Politics/CA Gov Race— Undecided voters in California are making their choice. According to the newest Emerson College /Inside California Politics poll, many of them are supporting Democrat Xavier Becerra for governor. The Emerson College final poll before the June 2 primary, shows Xavier Becerra (D) out front with 28%, not far behind Tom Steyer (D) with 22%, Steve Hilton (R) […]

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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Another candidate for CA governor drops out of race

CA/Gov Race— Another Democrat has dropped out of the race for California governor. Former state controller Betty Yee announced yesterday that she was suspending her campaign. In a crowded field of candidates, Yee never rose above single digits in the polls. In the latest Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey, released Thursday, April 16, Yee polled at 1% when asked, […]

Monday, April 13, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 13, 2026

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Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his campaign for CA governor

CA/Politics— Northern California Rep. Eric Swalwell’s fall from grace was unexpected and swift. Last month, Swalwell (D-Dublin) was a frontrunner to be the next governor of the Golden State. Then came a flood of bombshell allegations of inappropriate behavior and sexual allegations, including rape, from a former staffer. All in a matter of days. Yesterday, Sunday, April 12, the veteran […]

Sunday, December 7, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, December 7, 2025

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Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell shakes up the race for CA governor

Polls and Politics Bay Area Democrat and President Trump critic Eric Swalwell is making serious waves in the California governor’s race less than a month after officially starting his campaign. The U.S. Representative for the 14th Congressional District announced his run for governor back on November 20. The declaration included an appearance on the late-night talk show ‘Jimmy […]

Saturday, March 29, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 29, 2025

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Entertainment Snips and Bites — March 29, 2025

Script and film deals Apparently, it didn’t take long for Hollywood to get inspired by “Signalgate.” The Trump Administration continues to struggle with the scandal over a journalist accidentally added to a chat with White House officials discussing military actions in Yemen. Meanwhile, a deal was announced a few days ago for actor, comedian, and successful pitchman Kevin Hart to […]

Friday, March 28, 2025

By Public News Service Friday, March 28, 2025

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Why the Wisconsin Supreme Court race is getting national attention

Judith Ruiz-Branch, producer, Wisconsin News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Early voting is surging in Wisconsin’s spring election. Thousands have either sent in absentee ballots or voted in person. Meanwhile, political maneuvers continue with the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race less than a week away, the latest coming from the White House. In the weeks […]

Sunday, March 16, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 16, 2025

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Former Rep. Katie Porter joins race for CA governor

Former Orange County Congresswoman Katie Porter is back on the campaign trail. Last Tuesday, Porter officially announced her candidacy for California governor in 2026. Porter joins a crowded field of candidates that include former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, wealthy Southland entrepreneur Stephen Cloobeck, former State Controller Betty Yee, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, State […]

Monday, September 16, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, September 16, 2024

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Many U.S. voters willing to cross party lines on local issues

Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A common narrative suggests that deeply polarized American voters always support their party’s candidates, but a new study suggests otherwise in certain circumstances. Researchers from Sacramento State and San Diego State universities asked more than 900 partisan voters about housing and homelessness and then asked them to choose, […]