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What's standing in the way of a long-term solution to the drought?
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Mar 20, 2015
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What's standing in the way of a long-term solution to the drought?
Amid growing concern over California's prolonged drought, California Governor Jerry Brown and top lawmakers announced a $1 billion emergency plan designed to address the crisis yesterday.
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)
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)
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Amid growing concern over California's prolonged drought, California Governor Jerry Brown and top lawmakers announced a $1 billion emergency plan designed to address the crisis yesterday.

Amid growing concern over California's prolonged drought, California Governor Jerry Brown and top lawmakers announced a $1 billion emergency plan designed to address the crisis yesterday.

The Pacific Institute's Heather Cooley joined Take Two to discuss the state's water situation and the impediments to conservation efforts.