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California Supreme Court

Oct. 13, 2009

Chief Justice Blasts Voter Initiatives

Chief Justice Ronald M. George this weekend blasted California's money-driven ballot measure system, blaming it for creating a "dysfunctional state government."

By Laura Ernde

Daily Journal Staff Writer

Chief Justice Ronald M. George this weekend blasted California's money-driven ballot measure system, blaming it for creating a "dysfunctional state government."

"Californians may need to consider some fundamental reform of the voter initiative process," George said Friday in a copy of a speech that was to be delivered Saturday upon his induction into the American...

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