Government
Oct. 7, 2011
Brown's veto pen targets inefficient, costly bills
Although Gov. Jerry Brown has so far swatted down far fewer bills than expected, his warning to lawmakers about killing certain kinds of legislation still rings true.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - Although Gov. Jerry Brown has so far swatted down far fewer bills than expected, his warning to lawmakers about killing certain kinds of legislation still rings true.
With fewer than 50 vetoes, Brown has displayed little patience for new programs imposing mandates on local governments, bills he says could lead to frivolous litigation, or growing the ranks of state regulators. That means le...
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