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State of Affairs: CA lawmakers react to Syria strike, Gov. Brown scores $54b tax victory
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Apr 7, 2017
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State of Affairs: CA lawmakers react to Syria strike, Gov. Brown scores $54b tax victory
Reactions among lawmakers were mixed; some applauded the action, while others urged phe president to consult Congress in the future.
California Gov. Jerry Brown returns to his office after meeting with the Senate Democratic Caucus to urge them to approve a transportation plan, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Brown and top legislative leaders pressed all week to convince fellow Democrats to support the measure that would place a $5-billion-a-year boost in California's gas and vehicle taxes to pay for major road repairs. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
California Gov. Jerry Brown returns to his office after meeting with the Senate Democratic Caucus to urge them to approve a transportation plan, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Brown and top legislative leaders pressed all week to convince fellow Democrats to support the measure that would place a $5-billion-a-year boost in California's gas and vehicle taxes to pay for major road repairs. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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Reactions among lawmakers were mixed; some applauded the action, while others urged phe president to consult Congress in the future.

This week on State of Affairs:

  • California's lawmakers respond to Thursday's missile launch on Syria
  • Governor Jerry Brown scores a political victory after successfully convincing state legislators to pass his $52 billion dollar plan to fix roads 

Guests:

  • Carla Marinucci, senior writer for Politico's California Playbook
  • Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, professor of public policy at USC

Press the blue play button above to hear the full interview.