Margita Thompson
Margita Thompson
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We have a very positive relationship. Just last month, there was a very productive meeting with the border governors where they discussed and shared challenges on both sides of the border.
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most rigorous protections in the nation for domestic partners.
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Our of respect for the will of the people, the governor will veto (the bill).
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Just as people on the Democratic side of the aisle have their priorities, people on the Republican side of the aisle have their priorities, and what the governor is doing is looking out for all Californians and trying to get the best deal so that we can move forward and have a plan that improves people's quality of life into the future.
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We need to ensure that we do what is right, what is legal, what is affordable and, most importantly, what is safe.
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It's wonderful that both parties and multiple levels of government are absolutely engaged. All of which are necessary so the principals can forge some kind of agreement and compromise.
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The office is reviewing it. Once the determination is made if the governor should weigh in and how, we will.
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While we are disappointed we did not make the June ballot, everyone knew it would be very difficult. The governor has always said what is important is not June or November but that he and the Legislature work to rebuild California.
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Conversations are continuing and everyone is working in earnest, but there's no impending announcement.
This is who he is. It's not surprising.
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So much productive work has been done already, it is a positive sign that everyone wants to work to move a package forward.
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Right now we're focused on public policy and making law. I can't talk about things that are pretty much irrelevant right now.
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We don't know. The governor is focussed on the budget and the strategic growth plan.
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The Democratic legislators are going to have to explain why they took out a competent, Democratic ... director purely because they are focused on getting this driver's license bill for undocumented workers. It's a prime example of Democratic lawmakers playing politics as opposed to focusing on good public policy.