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Government

Jun. 11, 2014

Judicial branch leaders optimistic new Assembly speaker may be an ally

With Toni Atkins ascending last month to her new role as speaker of the California Assembly, judicial branch leaders are cautiously optimistic she'll be supportive of the courts in their push for funding.


By Paul Jones


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SACRAMENTO - With Toni Atkins ascending to her new role as speaker of the California Assembly, judicial branch leaders are cautiously optimistic she'll be an ally for the courts in their push for funding and on other issues.


Simultaneously and more quietly, many Capitol sources say the exit of former speaker John Perez, D-Los Angeles, could improve the branch's relationship with the Assembly. <...

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