 | ENERGY What Is LNG? And What Is Proposed for California?California uses natural gas to heat homes, cook food, and fuel electric power plants. This gas can be liquefied and delivered via specially designed tankers, which allows it to be transported from overseas more economically. Read more |  | LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Unemployment Insurance Fund Faces Insolvency Experts predict California's UI fund will reach a $3.55 billion deficit by the end of 2010, which would be the largest deficit recorded since the program's inception.Read more |  | SMALL BUSINESS Microenterprises Give California's Economy a Boost Micro businesses—those with fewer than five employees as well as sole proprietorships—have grown by 24 percent since 2000. Read more |  | LOCAL GOVERNMENT Eminent Domain and Redevelopment Agencies The debate continues over how redevelopment agencies may use eminent domain to revitalize blighted areas. Read more | | | |
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