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CA Governor proposes extra $96 million to fight fires, lead paint cleanup, DragCon
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May 11, 2018
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CA Governor proposes extra $96 million to fight fires, lead paint cleanup, DragCon

CA Governor Jerry Brown wants to add another $96 million to the budget to fight wildfires, CA court says paint companies are responsible for lead cleanup, DragCon heads to LA Convention Center
SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 07: California Governor Jerry Brown speaks during a press conference at the California State Capitol on March 7, 2018 in Sacramento, California. The press conference in response to an earlier speech by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions at a nearby hotel and the Justice Department's decision to sue the State of California over its controversial sanctuary policies for undocumented immigrants. (Photo by Stephen Lam/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 07: California Governor Jerry Brown speaks during a press conference at the California State Capitol on March 7, 2018 in Sacramento, California. The press conference in response to an earlier speech by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions at a nearby hotel and the Justice Department's decision to sue the State of California over its controversial sanctuary policies for undocumented immigrants. (Photo by Stephen Lam/Getty Images)
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CA Governor Jerry Brown wants to add another $96 million to the budget to fight wildfires, CA court says paint companies are responsible for lead cleanup, DragCon heads to LA Convention Center

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