Ellen Hanak

Public Policy Institute of California

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Senior Fellow and Director of Research at the Public Policy Institute of California, where she focuses on water policy

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Governor Jerry Brown defended his water use restrictions yesterday on ABC’s This Week.

Water Rights in California

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As the drought continues, the Metropolitan Water District has issued a " water supply alert " for the 19 million people it serves.

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As the drought continues, the Metropolitan Water District has issued a " water supply alert " for the 19 million people it serves.

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The Senate Overrides Bush’s Veto on a Bill With $1 billion for Water Projects in California

With overwhelming votes by both political parties, the House and the Senate have overridden a veto by President George W.

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