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Which Way, L.A.?

State Legislators Won't Get Paid After All

Last Wednesday, faced with losing their pay by failing to meet the June 15 deadline, the Assembly and Senate passed a budget . On Thursday, Governor Brown stunned Sacramento by casting a veto . Today, Controller John Chiang said the legislators won't get paid after all , because the budget was never balanced.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Last Wednesday, faced with losing their pay by failing to meet the June 15 deadline, the Assembly and Senate passed a budget. On Thursday, Governor Brown stunned Sacramento by casting a veto. Today, Controller John Chiang said the legislators won't get paid after all, because the budget was never balanced.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      John Chiang

      California State Treasurer running for governor

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      California State Assembly (D-43rd District)

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      Los Angeles Times

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