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Some early reading on whether voters will approve a ballot measure next year that raises state revenues. Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal is getting the most attention, but there are others. Also, examining a new study on pension shortfalls in California. Available at kpcc.org and podcast (Business Update with Mark Lacter). Transcript is after jump
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Mark Lacter created the LA Biz Observed blog in 2006. He posted
until the day before his death on Nov. 13, 2013.