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Apr 03, 2008 Administration fails to reinstate health care in illegal insurance cancellation cases

Mar 04, 2008 FPPC Chairman Proposes Closing Travel Gift Loophole

Mar 04, 2008 The Giving Is Easy In State Capitol, 2007 List Shows

Feb 19, 2008 Schwarzenegger orders spending freeze after office hiring - State faces $14.5 billion deficit

Jan 18, 2008 Governor says he made mistakes

Jan 09, 2008 Gov. plans to seek fire levy; The 1.25% fee, added to property insurance bills, would boost firefighting and aid overall budget. Critics call it a tax.

Dec 07, 2007 Donors who fund governor's trade trips are disclosed

Nov 25, 2007 Schwarzenegger's ecological drive may be just more Hollywood

Nov 25, 2007 The Governator's Gold Rush; Arnold Schwarzenegger is shaping America's climate change agenda. But critics say the billions pouring into California's green industries are chasing Hollywood

Oct 09, 2007 Gov tweaks health reform plan to ease cost to business, doctors

Sep 27, 2007 Sex Smells: Illness, money and a lawsuit complicate the moth scent-spraying controversy.

Sep 25, 2007 Mandatory health insurance? No sale

Sep 07, 2007 Governor refuses to release paper trail on GM fleet buy

Aug 29, 2007 Lives may founder, but yacht sales will flourish

Aug 18, 2007 Some fair board members generous to politicians

Jul 27, 2007 Gov. Schwarzenegger's Global Warming Act Called Hot Air; Governor Fires Sawyer Then Denies It

Jul 20, 2007 Lawmaker wants documents behind "flex-fuel" program; CONTRACTS BENEFITED GOVERNOR'S ALLY GM

Jul 17, 2007 Stalemate eats into vacation plans: Speaker tells lawmakers to stay close to Capitol until budget is signed

Jul 05, 2007 Nonprofit picks up governor's travel bill; The group that funds Schwarzenegger's jets and luxury suites writes off the cost. Its donors can get tax breaks.

Jul 04, 2007 Schwarzenegger 'blocked own green policy'

Jul 03, 2007 Governor accused of playing politics on warming rules; 2 members of air board exit, saying he pressured them

Jun 04, 2007 Activists' health-care remedy: Control rates

Jun 03, 2007 Governor ignores gas price climb, critics say

Apr 29, 2007 Trump Gives Donation to Schwarzenegger

Apr 26, 2007 Arnie's secret visit; Schwarzenegger to come to Pasadena Monday for a no-Democrats AARP health care forum

Apr 19, 2007 Did LNG Vote Reveal Arnold as Greenhouse Hypocrite?

Apr 13, 2007 How green is governor's hue?; A national symbol of environmentalism, he has skeptics at home.

Apr 13, 2007 Massive Calif. contracts database riddled with errors, omissions

Mar 30, 2007 Campaign disclosure no panacea for limiting influence; Some experts say California's deluge of campaign records may actually make wrongdoing harder to spot.

Mar 25, 2007 Editorial: Coverage for all

Mar 23, 2007 AT&T execs donate funds to governor

Mar 15, 2007 Donor appeal raises brows -- Governor promises dinner, other perks for up to $250,000

Mar 11, 2007 THE DEALMAKER: SCHWARZENEGGER DONORS GET WHAT THEY WANT

Mar 07, 2007 Early presidential primary on governor's desk; CRITICS SEE CHALLENGE TO TERM LIMITS AS HIDDEN MOTIVE BEHIND DATE CHANGE

Feb 28, 2007 Senator to again push single-payer health plan; GOVERNOR'S VETO LIKELY FOR 2ND TIME

Feb 23, 2007 No signs governor will moderate fundraising

Feb 16, 2007 Termed out? Maybe not; MEASURE'S APPROVAL COULD KEEP PERATA AND N��EZ IN POWER

Feb 16, 2007 Term-limits initiative proposed

Feb 11, 2007 Foundation suggests Schwarzenegger health plan's success depends on affordability

Feb 08, 2007 There's More Than Meets the Eye to an Early Primary

Feb 07, 2007 Leaked tapes reveal uncensored Schwarzenegger; Arnold is heard on tapes putting down his political opponents

Feb 07, 2007 Influential coalition backs universal health care

Jan 28, 2007 State's say of primary importance; Holding election in February instead of June could do more than give voters in California a greater voice

Jan 15, 2007 Bricks Fly At Schwarzenegger's Universal Health Proposals

Jan 10, 2007 Concerns on governor's health care plan; Some advocates fear rising costs could be shifted to consumers

Jan 09, 2007 GOV. OFFERS BOLD PRESCRIPTION -- $12-BILLION PROPOSAL All Californians would be required to carry medical insurance. Critics include doctors, hospitals, insurers and some legislators.

Jan 09, 2007 Plan to ensure health coverage could raise costs; Guaranteeing insurance for even the sickest individuals could raise premiums for everyone.

Jan 09, 2007 California plans to make health insurance available to almost everyone in the state

Jan 08, 2007 Health insurers deny policies in some jobs; Common medications also can be deemed too risky in California.

Jan 08, 2007 Health Insurance for All Californians; Governor Schwarzenegger wants all Californians required to buy health insurance. Health plans would prohibit insurance companies from rejecting applicants for a

Jan 07, 2007 Governor drops freeway fees to accelerate fiber-optic lines

Jan 05, 2007 Demand reform, governor; Make health insurers play fair -- Any plan to reform healthcare must tackle the biggest obstacle to insuring everyone -- private insurers.

Jan 03, 2007 Injured Schwarzenegger backs out of inaugural appearance

Dec 30, 2006 Inaugural to keep governor busy; Stars and donors with state business ponied up $1.35 million so far.

Dec 29, 2006 Moderates may shift state Senate

Dec 29, 2006 Schwarzenegger's second inauguration promises to be lavish affair

Dec 28, 2006 Can Schwarzenegger's 2006 Comeback Survive?

Dec 13, 2006 Governor to start 2nd term with glitz, bipartisanship; Watchdog groups say Gov should pay his own tab

Dec 03, 2006 Open to new health plans; Aides say governor may ask employers to shoulder worker coverage, but is seeking other ideas.

Dec 03, 2006 HEALTH CARE REFORMS ARE TOP PRIORITY

Dec 03, 2006 Fundraising beat goes on for Gov.; Special accounts help Schwarzenegger add to his record cash totals.

Nov 22, 2006 Governor opens new donor fund; Officeholder account can pay for parties or bonuses for his staff.

Nov 21, 2006 Governor opens fundraising account; Critic calls it slush fund

Nov 02, 2006 Schwarzenegger donations top $113 million

Oct 25, 2006 Women pressure Schwarzenegger

Oct 24, 2006 Global gas law stirs heated debate; Perata says governor has strayed from the plan's intent.

Oct 12, 2006 Schwarzenegger Cracks Jokes on Leno Show as Angelides Fumes

Oct 12, 2006 Angelides demands NBC drop governor interview on 'Leno'

Oct 11, 2006 Angelides Supporters Protest Outside NBC Studios

Sep 25, 2006 Insurers Liking the Coverage of Schwarzenegger's Policies

Sep 14, 2006 Debate Set in Gov.'s Race; Schwarzenegger will face Phil Angelides once -- on Oct. 7. The challenger's campaign manager criticizes the event's format.

Sep 14, 2006 Radio Station Dispute's Gov.'s Claim Speech Website Was Hacked

Sep 06, 2006 Nurses Blast Schwarzenegger Plan to Veto SB 840; Governor 'Abandoning Millions of Uninsured Californians'

Aug 28, 2006 Donors to governor get posts of prestige; Del Mar Fair Board a prized assignment

Aug 28, 2006 California Assembly passes bill to provide universal health care -- Governor threatens veto

Aug 08, 2006 The Political Clout of California's Nurses

Aug 08, 2006 Angelides calls Schwarzenegger big-time pal of business

Aug 04, 2006 Angelides puts money on public election finance; Support could rile candidate's major union contributors

Aug 04, 2006 Angelides Backs Public Financing of Campaigns; The Democrat, who is running for governor, defies key supporters and endorses Prop. 89.

Aug 03, 2006 Angelides endorses campaign-finance reform

Aug 01, 2006 Schwarzenegger spends $7 million on ads and still has money left

Jul 26, 2006 Hecklers greet governor on 2nd day of campaign tour

Jun 19, 2006 State Moves to Ease Oversight on Accountants; Regulatory officials take steps to promote the profession and roll back tough post-Enron standards.

Jun 09, 2006 Anti-Gouging Bill Targets Big Oil Firms; Legislation would make it easier for the governor and attorney general to counter market manipulators as gasoline prices climb.

May 25, 2006 WHEN AHNOLD GOT LAY'D

May 09, 2006 As bond issue is set, big bucks rolling in to Schwarzenegger

Mar 20, 2006 Big-Bucks Fund-Raiser Draws Governor's Backers to Beverly Hills

Mar 20, 2006 Dump the donors

Mar 10, 2006 Beatty warns Democrats it's Schwarzenegger they want to beat

Mar 03, 2006 Governor's ties to fitness lobbying group weigh heavy; Conflict-of-interest issue hangs over Ohio muscle show

Feb 12, 2006 Suddenly, infrastructure is hot; Governor's overhaul plan is getting good poll numbers as rivals offer their own versions.

Feb 05, 2006 Governor's new chief of staff piles it on; Susan Kennedy now also is head campaigner

Feb 03, 2006 Gov.'s Gift to PUC Official Questioned Schwarzenegger gave Susan Kennedy $25,000 after he received that amount from AT&T. Days later, she voted to OK its merger with SBC.

Jan 04, 2006 Westly wants Schwarzenegger to explain jet deal

Dec 10, 2005 Gov. Demotes Deputy, Puts 2 Republicans in Key Roles

Nov 15, 2005 The governor's odd traveling companions; A host of big-buck contributors and cronies are along for the ride in China, and they're looking out for themselves, not California.

Nov 13, 2005 Governor, on rebound, lands in Far East; Emerging China offers market potential for high-tech, agriculture, energy interests

Nov 04, 2005 Getting voters to 'toon in; Campaigns increasingly use cartoons on Internet to grab attention.

Nov 03, 2005 Accusations that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been catering to special interest groups

Oct 31, 2005 Wal-Mart, Walton family support Schwarzenegger agenda with $1 Million

Oct 30, 2005 The secret force behind the propositions;

Oct 24, 2005 Cartoonish election

Oct 16, 2005 Governor's star status pays off; Appearances lead to campaign giving - and raised eyebrows.

Oct 11, 2005 McCain Joins Gov. to Push Ballot Measures

Oct 11, 2005 Taxpayer group asks Schwarzenegger to return insurance donation

Oct 02, 2005 National focus on election unlikely; Eight initiatives on special vote ballot

Oct 02, 2005 VOTES A TEST FOR SCHWARZENEGGER

Sep 29, 2005 Powerful Teachers Union Is in the Thick of Ballot Battles

Sep 28, 2005 Lafayette event for governor expected to draw protesters

Sep 17, 2005 Bill expands cheap car insurance plan; SCHWARZENEGGER: If it's signed, low-income Inland drivers would be able to buy inexpensive coverage.

Sep 02, 2005 California attorney general to probe possible gas-price gouging

Sep 02, 2005 A Snappy Retort, but No Relief at the Pump

Aug 30, 2005 Governor Schwarzenegger starts fund-raising campaign

Aug 24, 2005 Coal Burning Man? Proposal irks burners and raises questions about California's commitment to combating climate change

Aug 21, 2005 Girlyman! Ahnold to rock 'n' run

Aug 19, 2005 Governor takes to campaign trail after election compromise fails

Aug 19, 2005 Caught between rock and The Governator

Aug 18, 2005 Hypocrisy in the sponsoring of The Rolling Stones tour by AmeriQuest

Aug 12, 2005 Embattled home lender gives heavily to politicians; Ameriquest, a big donor to both parties, accused of duping low-income borrowers

Aug 08, 2005 SUPPORT BASE: OC's Money, Moderation Bankrolls Schwarzenegger

Aug 07, 2005 Governor's finances remain a closed book for now

Aug 07, 2005 ETHICAL BUMP OR JUST A POTHOLE?; Governor's photo op raises debate about nonprofit, San Jose paying road-show tab

Aug 07, 2005 Heels put boot into 'Imelda' Schwarzenegger

Aug 04, 2005 Governor retuns big contribution from Indian gambling group

Aug 02, 2005 Supporters ante up big bucks for ballot; Over $23 million spent so far to back governor's measures

Aug 02, 2005 Campaign gifts keep giving back

Jul 21, 2005 Despite controversies, Governor's fund-raising team carries on

Jul 17, 2005 Muscle king's rise and stumble; The governor's climb to fame was closely connected to the supplement industry and its magazines.

Jul 16, 2005 Governor to quit 2nd job; Schwarzenegger relents amid controversy over lucrative pay and potential conflict of interest

Jul 15, 2005 California's film star governor reaps new millions from muscle-man past

Jul 15, 2005 Despite criticism, Schwarzenegger ignores conflict-of-interest concerns about magazine deal

Jul 15, 2005 Schwarzenegger Is Drawing Fire For an Ad Deal

Jul 15, 2005 Governor Schwarzenegger under fire from government watchdogs who claim he's getting a salary from a special interest group

Jul 15, 2005 Schwarzenegger Under Fire for Magazine Deal;

Jul 14, 2005 Schwarzenegger faulted for lucrative deal with fitness magazines

Jul 14, 2005 Critics claim multimillion-dollar consulting deal between CA Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger & publisher of fitness magazines produces conflict of interest

Jul 13, 2005 Monitoring Malcontents; Why do the governor's critics keep finding themselves targets of strange police scrutiny?

Jul 13, 2005 Governor pumps up lobby group; With a bill pending, he backs the dietary supplement industry

Jun 15, 2005 Schwarzenegger dogged by protesters as he launches ballot initiative campaign

Jun 14, 2005 ANALYSIS: Governor is hoping to keep public interested in him

Jun 14, 2005 Governor Calls Special Election, Irking Some State Workers, Teachers

Jun 13, 2005 Governor assailed over special election; Critics see today's expected move as a misuse of state's initiative process

Jun 13, 2005 A Powerful Partner Longtime business ally leads governor's initiative drive to rein in state spending.

Jun 08, 2005 Schwarzenegger planned speech causing friction at alma mater

May 28, 2005 Subtle product plugs seen in governor's TV ad; Cafeteria table is set for controversy, some analysts say

May 22, 2005 Beatty kicks up political dust at Cal

May 20, 2005 3-state swing to raise funds Governor heads to Florida, Texas and Illinois seeking cash for a possible special election.

May 03, 2005 Schwarzenegger appoints Republican businessman to PUC

May 03, 2005 Bohn Appointed to Opening on PUC

May 01, 2005 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's leadership being tested in California

Apr 25, 2005 He's a Lot Weaker Than He Looks

Apr 24, 2005 Wife's Book Has Good Tips for Gov.

Apr 22, 2005 ARNOLD TERMINATED?

Apr 19, 2005 Schwarzenegger Aide Generates Concern

Apr 18, 2005 Initiative war could end -- or intensify; Fate of special election uncertain

Apr 13, 2005 Leaders push California funds to recover $400 million from AIG

Apr 06, 2005 Rowdy protests greet governor at S.F. fund-raiser

Apr 05, 2005 Chevron plans to buy Unocal for $18.4 billion; Deal would bolster East Bay oil giant's strategically located sources of gas, crude

Mar 28, 2005 Infighting chokes work flow in Capitol; Budget process, talk of special elections stifle other agendas

Mar 27, 2005 Campaign industry hits the jackpot; Is the blizzard of initiatives drowning out public's voice?

Mar 27, 2005 MORE STATES CUTTING DEALS FOR A SLICE OF HOLLYWOOD

Mar 25, 2005 Lawyers, drug companies huddle; Talks aim at a truce over initiative campaigns that would hurt pocketbooks of both interest groups.

Mar 24, 2005 Campaign Finance Reform Hypocrisy

Mar 23, 2005 Battle over cheaper drugs may hit ballot

Mar 22, 2005 Schwarzenegger Criticized for Fund-Raising

Mar 20, 2005 Measure targets unions' money The initiative would require public workers' consent to use their dues for political purposes

Mar 17, 2005 Political group criticised for outsourcing work to India

Mar 16, 2005 Commentary: Room Without a View at the Plaza

Mar 16, 2005 Democratic Race for California Governor in '06 Starts Early

Mar 16, 2005 Shooting star; Beatty takes aim at Schwarzenegger

Mar 15, 2005 Arnold Schwarzenegger launches fund-raising effort to promote his proposed special election to voters in California

Mar 12, 2005 Beatty Gives Schwarzenegger Political Tips at Awards Banquet Actor Warren Beatty to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Raise taxes

Mar 09, 2005 Governor fattens kitty with D.C. Cash; Fund raising during trip raises concerns

Mar 08, 2005 Citizens to Save California farms a little menial work out to India

Mar 07, 2005 Donors' Influence on Schwarzenegger Is an Issue

Mar 07, 2005 Committee spearheads governor's reform efforts

Mar 04, 2005 Univision exec leading donor in support of special election

Mar 04, 2005 Photo ops for sale, governor's ear, too SCHWARZENEGGER TO HIT UP BUSINESSES BUT SAYS IT WON'T AFFECT HIS POSITIONS

Mar 03, 2005 Governor pushes 'reform agenda' amid noisy contention Proposed pension revamp is a target

Mar 02, 2005 Consumer group asks governor to fire consultant over no-bid deal

Feb 28, 2005 Schwarzenegger considers tax breaks for filming in California

Feb 27, 2005 Governor gives 'special interest' new slant; Teachers, nurses protest depiction

Feb 21, 2005 Schwarzenegger and Common Cause: Strange Bedfellows? Group embracing a plan that's picked up little or no backing from other nonprofit groups?

Feb 21, 2005 Governor Fails to Curb Big Money While criticizing the system, Schwarzenegger continues to raise millions to help his political agenda and seeks to lift restrictions.

Feb 20, 2005 Schwarzenegger risks angering women by targeting nurses, teachers

Feb 20, 2005 It's not easy to 'Be Cool' when boo birds are flapping SCHWARZENEGGER TRIES TO AVOID PROTESTERS AT CAPITAL PREMIERE

Feb 18, 2005 Governor finds trouble at home...; OVERHAUL PLAN: He drops proposal to abolish 88 boards

Feb 18, 2005 Governor moves few in D.C. House Republicans' ire over remap plan trumps his agenda for state

Feb 17, 2005 Film-industry tax break backed; SCHWARZENEGGER WANTS MOVIE-PRODUCTION WORK TO STAY IN CALIFORNIA

Feb 17, 2005 Group set to back redistricting revamp

Feb 15, 2005 'Governor, your suits look so beautiful'; Media sometimes appear starstruck by Schwarzenegger

Feb 14, 2005 Some Wonder if Baca's on Governor's Team

Feb 14, 2005 A Special Election For Special Interests

Feb 14, 2005 Drug companies approve $10 million for California ballot fight

Feb 13, 2005 Governor's crusade against business rules has found no villains

Feb 13, 2005 If You Can Plug a Film, Why Not a Budget?

Feb 11, 2005 Voters Might Face Flood of Fall Ballot Initiatives; Almost 80 applications, some redundant, have been submitted to state officials for approval.

Feb 11, 2005 Governor hits state pensions; Brink's trucks are part of waterfront staging

Feb 09, 2005 Big-Ticket Drive Supports Gov.'s Agenda; Invitations are handed out for 'an evening with Schwarzenegger,' with dinners up to $100,000.

Feb 08, 2005 Gov. Battles Rising Criticism on Multiple Fronts

Feb 04, 2005 Arnold Inc: Living Like a Star

Feb 02, 2005 Cellphone Companies Win on the PUC's Bad Call Schwarzenegger Caves In To Cell Companies

Feb 01, 2005 Governor raked in $28.8 million from '04 donors; The fund-raising feat doubles what Davis collected his first year.

Jan 31, 2005 New RN TV Ad Hits Gov. Schwarzenegger's Attack on Nurses as 'Special Interest'; Prominent Hollywood Director, Producers Volunteered to Create Ad

Jan 29, 2005 Car Dealers in Capitol's Fast Lane; While Schwarzenegger declares war on 'special interests,' he has helped one of the state's most effective lobbies get showroom treatment.

Jan 26, 2005 State OKs $80 Million in Tax Refunds to Companies; None of the firms benefiting from a tax credit for equipment purchases paid state income taxes. Activists threaten lawsuit.

Jan 26, 2005 Eighteen California companies win $80.8 million in tax refunds

Jan 24, 2005 Senators will probe contractor's past troubles, current problems

Jan 23, 2005 Battle of the boards heats up; Foes say governor's plan to cut state panels favors business donors.

Jan 20, 2005 Amid Broken Promises, Many Begin to Doubt Schwarzenegger

Jan 19, 2005 Firm hires governor's fund-raiser to pitch program to agencies

Jan 19, 2005 A Man of the People... People Who Pay

Jan 16, 2005 PUMPING HIM UP; Governor's position as a top editor at a pair of bodybuilding magazines may enhance his political celebrity

Jan 12, 2005 Prescription benefit amid health care cuts; Plan relies on help from drugmakers

Jan 09, 2005 Governor's call to arms causing deep divisions; Dem, union 'special interests' are seen as enemies of his state

Jan 08, 2005 Consumer Advocates Assail Gov.; Schwarzenegger's plan to abolish independent regulatory boards called blow to public interest. Cabinet member says citizens will have input.

Jan 08, 2005 Scene Set for Ballot Battles; Schwarzenegger's plan for a special election this fall has scores of interest groups scrambling to put their own agendas before the voters too.

Jan 07, 2005 Drug savings plan directed at low-income Californians

Jan 07, 2005 Regulator revamp plan raises concerns in California

Jan 07, 2005 Plan to reduce state boards assailed; Consumer protections are at great risk, critics contend.

Jan 05, 2005 Calif. Governor Calls for Reforms, Spending Cap

Jan 03, 2005 Democrats Ready to Battle Gov.; Still in control of the Legislature, the party plans to be more assertive, especially on issues of concern to the middle class.

Dec 31, 2004 Middle-class Americans face life without health insurance

Dec 30, 2004 OPINION - Express your outrage; CA Board of Equalization gives tax refunds to corporations that paid no income taxes

Dec 17, 2004 Poizner nominated for utilities commission; Governor Also Selects Democrat

Dec 16, 2004 Consumer advocates leave PUC, Governor picks Poizner, Grueneich

Dec 16, 2004 California regulators approve 'free market' power plants

Dec 16, 2004 Stem cell council draws complaints on eve of first meeting Stem cell council draws complaints on eve of first meeting

Dec 09, 2004 Few details on tax return; Governor reports how much he paid and gave to charity

Dec 03, 2004 Party Is Over on Workers' Comp

Nov 30, 2004 Arnold Goes to Washington

Nov 26, 2004 Small, big business team up again; Government regulations held back in elections through grass roots, money

Nov 18, 2004 Nonprofits tangle Schwarzenegger's fund-raising machine

Nov 17, 2004 Governor sets money-raising record; $26.6 million in his first year -- most of it from special interests

Nov 17, 2004 Meeting your 'new day in California' governor

Nov 15, 2004 Schwarzenegger must alter his fund-raising style

Nov 14, 2004 ARNOLD'S FIRST YEAR; NEXT BUDGET COULD BE BIGGER TEST FOR POLITICAL NEWCOMER

Nov 12, 2004 POLITICIANS' TRIPS DRAWING CRITICISM

Nov 10, 2004 California Backs Merger of 2 Giant Blue Cross Plans

Nov 09, 2004 Governor's nonprofit political fund reaches half-million dollars

Nov 05, 2004 State moves to freeze nurse-patient ratio

Nov 05, 2004 State backs off on nurse levels

Nov 05, 2004 Business lobby still has Schwarzenegger to help maintain clout

Nov 04, 2004 State's Businesses Are Given a Lift by Voters; Companies, with the governor's help, win on referendums about health insurance and limits on lawsuits.

Nov 04, 2004 Businesses hail Prop. 64 victory; Opponents call it a victory for polluters and scofflaws.

Oct 22, 2004 Two business measures get little attention from governor

Oct 22, 2004 Leader of Bay Bridge panel linked to potential bidder

Oct 21, 2004 Governor's job commission fights conflict of interest disclosure

Oct 18, 2004 ARNOLD THE REPUBLICAN

Oct 08, 2004 Schwarzenegger says he'll take on special interests in coming year

Oct 07, 2004 The Governator II: At first it seemed like a bad joke The Governator II: At first it seemed like a bad joke A bodybuilder turned Hollywood hulk running the world's seventh largest economy. But one year on Arnie is riding high. So how far can he go?

Oct 06, 2004 Schwarzenegger twice used law he blames for frivolous lawsuits

Oct 06, 2004 Governor to GOP: Stop taking tribe donations

Oct 05, 2004 Governor hitting campaign trail; FUNDS RAISED TO HELP DEFEAT GAMBLING MEASURES

Oct 04, 2004 With vetos and signatures, Schwarzenegger's politics are revealed

Oct 03, 2004 Gov. Gets Down to Business; Signing or killing bills, Schwarzenegger usually gave economic concerns more weight than social ones. But he was no doctrinaire Republican.

Oct 01, 2004 Governor vetos Canadian-drug bills

Oct 01, 2004 Governor's bill choices leaves some guessing, pleased

Sep 27, 2004 Gov. sets power-system overhaul in motion

Sep 27, 2004 Governor seems to be of two minds He ran as a bipartisan outsider, but critics see a captive of business.

Sep 23, 2004 Schwarzenegger reviews official's potential conflict of interest

Sep 23, 2004 Governor Aide's Bank Position Prompts Concern, Legal Review

Sep 19, 2004 Bipartisan aura fades as Schwarzenegger finishes first year

Sep 11, 2004 Schwarzenegger takes sides on 2 initiatives

Sep 11, 2004 A Plain Aye or Nay Will Do

Sep 11, 2004 Gov. Backs Pro-Business Propositions; He supports bid to limit lawsuits and overturn law giving workers healthcare coverage.

Sep 10, 2004 Schwarzenegger sides with business groups on two November props

Sep 03, 2004 Schwarzenegger back on the job; SOME BILLS AFFECT CONVENTION HOSTS

Sep 03, 2004 The bills stop here; 'LITMUS TEST' MUST BE COMPLETED BY END OF MONTH

Sep 03, 2004 USC study: Abstentions, absenteeism played major role in bills' failing

Sep 03, 2004 Absentee lawmakers made big difference

Sep 02, 2004 A Show of Weakness in Drug Import Debate

Aug 30, 2004 Governor Is Sprinting for Donations; Schwarzenegger is on pace to raise about $9million to fight two gambling initiatives on the Nov. 2 ballot and to promote his agenda.

Aug 27, 2004 Calif. electric re-regulation bill gets an OK; Measure likely to reach governor; veto possible

Aug 26, 2004 ARNOLD'S STATE 'GARAGE SALE'; SURPLUS PROPERTY RANGES FROM CAR TO CATTLE PROD

Aug 24, 2004 Riding rails for drug imports; Group wants state OK to buy cheaper Canadian medications.

Aug 23, 2004 Governor may say a lot with a yea or a nay

Aug 20, 2004 Discounted drugs urged for uninsured Californians; Official rejects Canadian medications as illegal

Aug 20, 2004 Veto awaits drug measures; Schwarzenegger pledges to reject bills for access to cheaper foreign medicines.

Aug 19, 2004 Taking Rx Express; Six O.C. residents are joining a trip to Canada to protest high prescription-drug costs.

Aug 18, 2004 End of Session Frenzy in Capitol; Lobbyists dash to lawmakers' fundraising events as hundreds of bills face action.

Aug 18, 2004 Panel OKs former insurance industry lobbyist as regulation chief

Aug 17, 2004 Pick by governor raises concerns Choice to head Office of Administrative Law has strong links to insurance industry.

Aug 16, 2004 Used-car measure mired in disputes; Bill requires 3-day cooling-off period, caps loan markups.

Aug 15, 2004 Special Interests or 29% Interest?

Aug 14, 2004 State fix gets Inland setting; OVERHAUL: The governor touts the detailed plan to streamline government.

Aug 12, 2004 All rhetoric aside, the pen will tell

Aug 12, 2004 Senate Panel Backs Zettel for State Job; The Democrat-led committee's approval of the Republican as consumer affairs director is a setback for some watchdog groups.

Aug 12, 2004 Former Poway assemblywoman one step closer to Consumer Affairs post

Aug 11, 2004 They Can't Stomach Drug-Firm Baloney

Aug 11, 2004 State Official Blasts Energy Bill; Schwarzenegger is said to be in agreement with the opposition to the revised measure.

Aug 11, 2004 An active retirement; Older Americans make a formidable voting bloc, and as healthcare issues and the war make headlines, more are politicized, some say.

Aug 11, 2004 Power demand sets record; ENERGY BILL UNDER DEBATE

Aug 11, 2004 DMV comes out against rules for auto dealers; Critics see link to governor's campaign cash

Aug 11, 2004 Governor's office airs criticism of energy bill; Secretary says consumers wouldn't be able to choose

Aug 06, 2004 Governor playing to business

Aug 06, 2004 ARNOLD'S STATE CONTROL

Aug 05, 2004 ARNOLD'S FIRST YEAR GARNERS MIXED REVIEWS

Aug 04, 2004 Schwarzenegger 'slush fund' hides political spending

Aug 04, 2004 Anthem Sues in Bid to Save WellPoint Deal

Aug 03, 2004 Anthem sues Calif insurance official over WellPoint merger block

Aug 02, 2004 State Officials Tour LNG Sites With Energy Execs

Aug 01, 2004 Governor raises $17 million in 6 months

Aug 01, 2004 Committee approves Schwarzenegger's consumer affairs pick

Jul 31, 2004 New report proposes sweeping overhaul of state government

Jul 31, 2004 CALIFORNIA PERFORMANCE REVIEW; Consumer affairs: A third of state boards, including those for barbers and horse racing, would be cut. Some worry about unregulated businesses.

Jul 31, 2004 Pare down, state urged; Governor's task force likely to recommend slashing jobs, board posts and agencies.

Jul 29, 2004 Used-Car Bill Getting a No Sale; Legislation that would let buyers return a vehicle within three days runs into opposition from the governor's administration.

Jul 28, 2004 COMPANIES SEE HEALTHY PROFITS

Jul 25, 2004 Schwarzenegger also walks, talks with special interests

Jul 25, 2004 Prop. 72 aims to cancel health care act

Jul 25, 2004 No end is in sight for state budget

Jul 24, 2004 Regulator Stalls Blue Cross Deal in California

Jul 24, 2004 Garamendi Blocks Part of WellPoint Deal The state insurance chief's move makes the purchase of the health insurer by Anthem Inc. even more uncertain.

Jul 24, 2004 Garamendi puts brakes on insurance giants' merger

Jul 24, 2004 Budget battle cries

Jul 24, 2004 Anthem-Wellpoint merger - California blocks blockbuster deal; Decision final, says insurance official

Jul 23, 2004 Calif. insurance commissioner rejects Anthem-WellPoint merger

Jul 21, 2004 On Girlie Men and Our Manly Governor

Jul 20, 2004 Hybrid Cars Get a Big Push; Not So Fast, Others Say; Officials want to give incentives to owners of fuel-efficient vehicles. But transit experts decry a bill that would let solo drivers use HOV lanes.

Jul 20, 2004 Both sides lashing out at special interests; What they are is tied to who's talking

Jul 14, 2004 Follow the Money Why does Gavin Newsom need a backer like the California Urban Issues Project?

Jul 13, 2004 Hired firm out of line with governor's job pledge

Jul 12, 2004 Where to cut? State has 300-plus boards and commissions

Jul 09, 2004 Terminating U.S. jobs?

Jul 08, 2004 Indictment bittersweet in California

Jul 08, 2004 Lay championed energy deregulation

Jun 30, 2004 Schwarzenegger rewards employees with higher pay

Jun 30, 2004 State Senate Panel Backs Bill for Energy Revamp; The measure would let investor-owned utilities build plants. Big users of electricity could buy on the wholesale market.

Jun 29, 2004 WellPoint Sale Moves Forward WellPoint Sale Moves Forward Shareholders approve the deal with Anthem. But it needs an OK from California regulators.

Jun 28, 2004 Smog plan to benefit car sellers Auto dealers stand to save millions on tests.

Jun 26, 2004 Election funding limits added; Some say new rules on ballot initiatives could fetter governor.

Jun 25, 2004 Campaign cop limits donations to candidates' ballot issue funds

Jun 25, 2004 Analysis: California's insurance battles

Jun 24, 2004 Health care regulatory agency to hold hearing on WellPoint merger

Jun 24, 2004 Public Hearing Set on Deal to Buy WellPoint; Amid criticism, state HMO regulators will take testimony on the proposed $16 billion purchase by Anthem.

Jun 20, 2004 Governor gets cash at record pace

Jun 03, 2004 Measure's Foes Woo Governor; Environmental groups say an initiative that seeks to limit frivolous lawsuits would make it more difficult to uphold anti-pollution laws.

Jun 01, 2004 Punitive damages and the budget

May 30, 2004 Cuts at FPPC May Halt Probes; The 30-year-old state ethics watchdog agency, which is looking into the governor's use of campaign funds, is targeted for reductions.

May 29, 2004