Today's Fresh Meat

[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

Just as surely as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean, the state GOP is not happy with our popular, moderate, movie-starGovernor, who is set to address the party's convention tonight, the LosAngeles Times reports. Republicans are convinced that Arnold is out oftouch with their rank and file on key issues and seem unwilling even towork with him. Their loss.

Governor Schwarzenegger may have gained an important ally in his health care reform efforts with the California HospitalAssociation now willing to support a tax on itself, but he has a longway in convincing his fellow Republicans, the LA Times reports. GOPpoliticians like Senator George Runner insist on seeing the "totalplan," which sounds like a stalling tactic.

Air Resources Board chief Mary Nichols revealed her agencies prioritiesfor greenhouse gas emission reductions this year, drawing praise fromenvironmental groups and signaling that the Governor's office is back on track in the fight against global warming, the Sacramento Bee reports. New requirements include keeping tiresinflated, preventing cargo ships from idling and streamlining big rigs.

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