California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation that would require the state’s utilities to get one-third of their power from renewable sources by 2021.
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California to Jolt Renewable Power
Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Wednesday abolishing the death penalty in Illinois, making it the 16th state to do so for reasons ranging from erroneous convictions to the high cost of defending capital case.

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Illinois Latest State to Ban Death Penalty