More than 20 times in the last 15 years, political leaders looking to control California’s fast-growing public pension costs have tried to put reform initiatives before the voters. Lockyer received more than $1.5 million in campaign contributions from public employee unions during his two terms as attorney general. Becerra discusses his philosophy on public pensions at a Jan. 24 news conference, his first as attorney general. Becerra discusses his philosophy on public pensions at a Jan. 24 news conference, his first as attorney general. After his confirmation, during his first news conference as attorney general, Becerra addressed the issue again.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 07, 2017 10:00 UTC