William Bagley

former California State Assemblyman

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Former assemblyman from Marin and Sonoma Counties ( 1961-1974) and former member of the UC Board of Regents for 14 years

William Bagley on KCRW

California's last constitutional convention was held in 1878.  This year's budget brinksmanship, which is not over yet, was the last straw for political reformers who say it's time for…

Reform and the Extreme Right

California's last constitutional convention was held in 1878.  This year's budget brinksmanship, which is not over yet, was the last straw for political reformers who say it's time for…

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