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State of Affairs: Car seats, redevelopment, and right-to-die
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Sep 24, 2015
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State of Affairs: Car seats, redevelopment, and right-to-die
Gov. Jerry Brown signs new car seat rules into law, the California Republican Party softens its stance on immigration, and national media organizations weigh in on 'right-to-die.'
SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 19: California Gov. Jerry Brown speaks during a news conference to announce emergency drought legislation on March 19, 2015 in Sacramento, California. As California enters its fourth year of severe drought, California Gov. Jerry Brown joined Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Leon, Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins, Republican Leaders Senator Bob Huff and Assemblymember Kristin Olsen to announce emergency legislation that aims to assist local communities that are struggling with devastating drought. The $1 billion package is designed to expedite bond funding to help ensure that all Californians have access to local water supplies. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 19: California Gov. Jerry Brown speaks during a news conference to announce emergency drought legislation on March 19, 2015 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Gov. Jerry Brown signs new car seat rules into law, the California Republican Party softens its stance on immigration, and national media organizations weigh in on 'right-to-die.'

On this week's State of Affairs, Gov. Jerry Brown signs new car seat rules into law, the California Republican Party softens its stance on immigration, and national media organizations weigh in on the 'right-to-die' legislation awaiting the Governor's decision.

Joining Take Two to discuss:

  • Professor Sherry Bebitch Jeffe of USC's Sol Price School of Public Policy
  • Los Angeles Times' state government and politics reporter Melanie Mason