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Government

Feb. 16, 2012

Courts bill would shift power but to whom?

Since the unexpected passage last month of a controversial bill to decentralize control of the state judiciary, AB 1208's supporters and opponents have continued to make countering claims about what will happen if it becomes law.


By Emily Green


Daily Journal Staff Writer


To hear the two sides tell it, either the sky will fall or the sea will part.


Since the unexpected passage last month of a controversial bill to decentralize control of the state judiciary, Assembly Bill 1208's supporters and opponents have continued to make countering claims about what will happen if it becomes law.


Detractors say the bill would dismantle the statewide administration of ...

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