Wed, Jul 28, 2010- Report: Mental-health woes grow as global funding declines

Tue, Jul 27, 2010- Is your coworker on our Catastrophic Leave list?

Thu, Jul 08, 2010- Why is CAPT endorsing Jerry Brown?

Thu, Jun 10, 2010- Community Facilities: New ballots due June 30

Tue, Jun 08, 2010- Here is the phone call CAPT doesn't want to take

Tue, May 25, 2010- Info from CalPERS on fund's increased accountability, transparency

Mon, May 24, 2010- Today's the last day to register to vote in the June primary elections; find out how

Thu, May 20, 2010- CAPT Chapter Officers elected

Wed, May 12, 2010- Address changes? Call CAPT too!

Fri, Apr 30, 2010- Last call to vote in CAPT Chapter elections

Wed, Apr 28, 2010- New study shows pay gap between private- and public-sector workers

Wed, Apr 21, 2010- CAPT endorses Jerry Brown for governor

Wed, Apr 21, 2010- If you haven't received a CAPT elections ballot...

Wed, Apr 14, 2010- Pension myths and facts from CalPERS

Fri, Apr 09, 2010- Don't forget to vote in CAPT Chapter elections!

Wed, Mar 24, 2010- Judge orders special-fund state employees back to work

Thu, Mar 18, 2010- Calif. among lowest in the nation in ratio of government employees

Mon, Feb 22, 2010- Running for CAPT office? Don't forget deadlines

Fri, Feb 12, 2010- CalPERS retirement fairs coming up

Mon, Feb 01, 2010- Legislators let anti-minimum-wage bill die

Fri, Jan 29, 2010- Consitutionality of 'Jessica's Law' questioned

Thu, Jan 07, 2010- Recent studies and more

Wed, Jan 06, 2010- CAPT's online store is up and running

Wed, Jan 06, 2010- U.S. sees 16 workplace deaths per day

Tue, Jan 05, 2010- Governor to call emergency session for current budget

Fri, Dec 11, 2009- Jelincic wins CalPERS board runoff election

Thu, Dec 10, 2009- Jon Ortiz: Do charges on pensions add up?

Sat, Dec 05, 2009- CalPERS board election count starts Dec. 11

Wed, Nov 25, 2009- CAPT continues support of Jelincic during CalPERS board runoff

Fri, Nov 20, 2009- CalPERS seeks responses to member health education survey

Thu, Nov 19, 2009- Attorney General OKs early pay cuts for lawmakers

Wed, Nov 18, 2009- Legislative Analyst issues stern budget warning

Sat, Nov 14, 2009- Trouble with your CalPERS ballot? Call for a new one

Tue, Nov 10, 2009- Schwarzenegger says this year's budget gap may hit $7 billion, continues calls for pension cuts

Fri, Nov 06, 2009- Legislators try to block cuts to their pay and perks

Sun, Nov 01, 2009- Budget change shifts tax withholdings

Mon, Oct 26, 2009- CalPERS news: New website addresses pension myths

Mon, Oct 12, 2009- CAPT continues support of Jelincic during CalPERS board runoff; Shimada elected

Mon, Oct 05, 2009- 2009-2010 Official Fair Share Fee Notice ("Hudson Letter")

Fri, Sep 25, 2009- Poverty risk six times greater for workers without pensions

Fri, Sep 25, 2009- H1N1 hits state facilities

Tue, Sep 22, 2009- CalPERS news: Board election and open enrollment

Sat, Sep 19, 2009- PPO enrollees to see premium holiday

Wed, Sep 09, 2009- Schwarzenegger accepts veto dare

Tue, Sep 01, 2009- California Assembly passes prison-cut plan less sweeping than Senate's

Sun, Aug 23, 2009- Jon Ortiz: More public workers retiring early

Thu, Aug 20, 2009- Jon Ortiz: Layoffs likelier than fourth furlough day

Mon, Aug 17, 2009- California lawmakers boost staff pay

Mon, Aug 17, 2009- Legislators return to discord and a full agenda

Tue, Jul 28, 2009- SoCal job fair for surplus-notice recipients

Thu, Jul 16, 2009- Budget talks progress, then stall; contact legislators

Wed, Jul 15, 2009- California lawmakers, governor nearly in agreement on budget, leaders say; contact legislators

Tue, Jul 14, 2009- California budget talks produce some optimism, but thorny issues unresolved; contact legislators

Mon, Jul 13, 2009- Sacramento lawmakers optimistic they're closing in on a budget deal; contact legislators

Sat, Jul 11, 2009- Schwarzenegger, legislators report progress on budget

Tue, Jul 07, 2009- CalPERS' retirees, beneficiaries unaffected by IOUs

Mon, Jul 06, 2009- Governor, lawmakers still negotiating on budget

Sat, Jul 04, 2009- CAPT board endorses Jelincic for CalPERS

Sat, Jul 04, 2009- Union dues adjusted for most automatically

Thu, Jul 02, 2009- Budget deal may be just days away

Tue, Jun 30, 2009- Lawmakers miss midnight deadline

Mon, Jun 29, 2009- Assembly Democrats push budget plan that doesn't need GOP support

Thu, Jun 25, 2009- Assembly passes stopgap money-raising bills; Senate kills them

Wed, Jun 24, 2009- Controller may issue IOUs to certain groups if no budget update

Tue, Jun 23, 2009- Steinberg lays down gauntlet

Thu, Jun 18, 2009- Democrats plan to pass budget plan next week

Wed, Jun 17, 2009- CalPERS board approves 2010 health rates

Mon, Jun 08, 2009- Most California lawmakers take full pay despite state shortfall

Fri, Jun 05, 2009- Schwarzenegger: State worker benefits unsustainable

Thu, Jun 04, 2009- California lawmakers move to slash state agencies

Tue, Jun 02, 2009- Schwarzenegger to appeal for quick budget deal

Wed, May 27, 2009- Governor proposes deep cuts, more to come

Fri, May 22, 2009- Schwarzenegger proposes deeper budget cuts

Tue, May 19, 2009- Lawmakers gear up for new fight over budget deficit

Wed, Apr 22, 2009- Assembly leaders give staff raises

Mon, Feb 16, 2009- Dan Walters: No end in sight on budget

Wed, Jan 21, 2009- Controller files briefs arguing governor’s attempt to furlough state employees is illegal

Wed, Jan 07, 2009- Governor rejects Dems' budget, as he promised

Tue, Jan 06, 2009- Democrats send Schwarzenegger budget bills despite veto threat

Tue, Dec 30, 2008- Dues and fees tax deductions

Tue, Dec 30, 2008- New federal law requires mental-health insurance equity

Tue, Dec 30, 2008- Domestic violence: It's a workplace issue too

Tue, Dec 30, 2008- State government spending cuts could lead to higher unemployment

Mon, Dec 29, 2008- Paul Krugman: Fifty Herbert Hoovers

Mon, Dec 29, 2008- Schwarzenegger prepares plan to close $40 billion shortfall

Wed, Dec 24, 2008- Budget crisis has familiar ring

Wed, Dec 24, 2008- No budget solution likely before Christmas

Mon, Dec 22, 2008- Budget talks by videophone

Fri, Dec 19, 2008- Governor releases executive order on furlough, layoff plans

Fri, Dec 19, 2008- Governor vows to veto lawmakers' budget

Thu, Dec 18, 2008- California Democrats claim budget solution; governor unconvinced

Tue, Dec 16, 2008- GOP budget plan: Slash $10 billion from schools

Sat, Dec 13, 2008- News from Oregon: Rural jails struggle with mentally ill inmates

Fri, Dec 12, 2008- Survey: Mental health disorders common in young adults

Thu, Dec 11, 2008- George Skelton: Legislators act like zombies as state's fiscal crisis deepens daily

Tue, Dec 09, 2008- California fiscal officials try 'Scared Straight' approach with Legislature

Fri, Dec 05, 2008- H. M., an unforgettable amnesiac, dies at 82

Thu, Dec 04, 2008- Dems propose simple majority to OK budget

Mon, Dec 01, 2008- Schwarzenegger declares fiscal emergency

Wed, Nov 26, 2008- California legislators kill budget package, ensuring more gridlock

Tue, Nov 25, 2008- State lawmakers gloomy on cutting deficit

Sat, Nov 15, 2008- Lawmakers debate solutions to budget shortfall

Thu, Nov 13, 2008- Schwarzenegger seeks federal aid

Wed, Oct 29, 2008- Need time off to vote? Tell your supervisor today

Tue, Oct 28, 2008- Governor to call post-election budget session

Mon, Oct 27, 2008- CAPT's 2008-2009 Official Fair Share Fee Notice

Mon, Oct 20, 2008- New book documents inhumane treatment of other countries' mentally ill

Mon, Oct 20, 2008- Online exhibit unveils lives of past NY hospital patients

Mon, Oct 20, 2008- Yuba College Psych Tech director created legacy of students

Mon, Oct 20, 2008- Older adults more likely to take own lives

Sat, Oct 18, 2008- News from West Virginia: Psychiatric cases put strain on sheriffs

Thu, Oct 16, 2008- Oct. 20's the deadline to register to vote

Thu, Oct 09, 2008- Financial crisis may increase mental health woes

Tue, Oct 07, 2008- CalPERS retirement fairs coming up

Mon, Oct 06, 2008- News from Washington, D.C.: H.R. 3995 fight to continue

Fri, Sep 19, 2008- Governor, lawmakers cut deal on budget

Tue, Sep 16, 2008- Despite governor's threat, state lawmakers pass budget

Mon, Sep 15, 2008- CalPERS health care open enrollment begins today

Sun, Sep 14, 2008- Top Calif. lawmakers say they have budget deal

Mon, Sep 01, 2008- State lawmakers break record for late budget

Thu, Aug 28, 2008- Remember Labor Day: September 1

Thu, Aug 21, 2008- Hearing date means California workers get full pay for August

Mon, Aug 18, 2008- Assembly Democrats' budget bill fails

Wed, Aug 06, 2008- DMH, DDS exempt from pay cuts; we still need to act!

Mon, Aug 04, 2008- Controller: State computer system not up to making pay cuts

Thu, Jul 31, 2008- Peter Schrag: Governor runs low on blustery budget tricks

Wed, Jul 30, 2008- Daniel Weintraub: Despite appearances, budget deal draws closer

Tue, Jul 29, 2008- Dan Walters: Minimum wage legal picture muddled in game of budget chicken

Mon, Jul 28, 2008- S.F. protest against radio host's autism remarks

Tue, Jul 01, 2008- Hired after Aug. 11, 2004?

Tue, Jul 01, 2008- Moviestar turns spotlight on youth mental health

Thu, Jun 19, 2008- CalPERS approves HMO rate hikes

Sun, Jun 15, 2008- Today's missed state budget deadline is far from the first

Thu, May 15, 2008- CalPERS: No increase in PPO health premiums

Wed, May 14, 2008- No big surprises in governor's revised budget

Mon, May 12, 2008- New state budget plan may carry hard choices

Mon, Apr 28, 2008- Schwarzenegger 's failure on health care sours voters

Thu, Apr 17, 2008- 18.5% of Iraq, Afghanistan veterans have depression or PTSD, study finds

Fri, Apr 11, 2008- Remember coworkers around the world April 28

Fri, Apr 11, 2008- Dorothea Dix: A champion of reform

Fri, Apr 11, 2008- U.S. workers sick of not having sick leave

Tue, Apr 01, 2008- CalPERS long-term care program enrollment opens

Fri, Mar 28, 2008- Remembering Cesar Chavez

Thu, Mar 13, 2008- CalPERS hosts retirement fairs statewide

Tue, Mar 04, 2008- State pay hikes soar - for some

Fri, Feb 29, 2008- Your good ideas could be worth big money!

Fri, Feb 29, 2008- California healthcare initiative DOA

Tue, Feb 26, 2008- If presidential candidates’ pay reflected work force realities...

Sat, Feb 23, 2008- News from North Carolina: Reform wastes millions, fails mentally ill

Wed, Feb 20, 2008- Governor calls on lawmakers to approve budget by March

Tue, Feb 19, 2008- Schwarzenegger orders state hiring, contract slowdown; Psych Techs likely unaffected

Tue, Feb 19, 2008- Schwarzenegger orders hiring freeze; Psych Techs likely unaffected

Tue, Feb 19, 2008- Midlife suicide rises, puzzling researchers

Sun, Feb 17, 2008- Race, age, gender bias hits workers across state

Thu, Feb 14, 2008- Daniel Weintraub: Governor should allow a fix to workers' comp bill

Wed, Feb 13, 2008- Blue Cross halts letters amid furor

Tue, Feb 05, 2008- Veterans not entitled to mental health care, U.S. lawyers argue

Mon, Jan 28, 2008- Senate panel kills Schwarzenegger health coverage bill

Mon, Jan 28, 2008- Troubled healthcare bill up for vote today

Wed, Jan 16, 2008- Error on form could prove costly for taxpayers

Mon, Jan 14, 2008- Governor's budget needs more revenue, analyst says

Thu, Jan 10, 2008- Deep cuts, closures across the state at heart of budget plan

Wed, Jan 09, 2008- 'Wolf is back' at state budget door

Tue, Jan 08, 2008- Retiree healthcare crisis brewing in state

Fri, Jan 04, 2008- A road map to the state's fiscal mess

Wed, Jan 02, 2008- Q&A: Assembly bill would help cover state's uninsured

Mon, Dec 24, 2007- Did you know a portion of your dues or fees is tax-deductible?

Fri, Dec 21, 2007- Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Special Session to Address Fiscal Emergency

Thu, Dec 20, 2007- Report offers plan for better healthcare, lower costs

Wed, Dec 19, 2007- State facing huge tab in promises to retirees

Tue, Dec 18, 2007- Health revamp takes a big step

Sun, Dec 16, 2007- CAPT-backed candidate wins CalPERS seat

Fri, Dec 14, 2007- Budget battle heats up

Thu, Dec 06, 2007- Retirees: CalPERS board election ballots due tomorrow; vote Henry Jones

Tue, Dec 04, 2007- Over 40 million in U.S. can't afford health care: report

Sat, Dec 01, 2007- Governor's health-reform plan a tough sell

Mon, Nov 26, 2007- No easy Rx for health care's hurdles

Wed, Nov 14, 2007- LAO says budget problem grows to nearly $10 billion

Thu, Nov 08, 2007- Differences remain on dueling health care plans

Wed, Nov 07, 2007- Health care funding at issue

Tue, Nov 06, 2007- Schwarzenegger orders plan for 10% budget cuts

Fri, Nov 02, 2007- California among worst in providing health insurance through jobs

Thu, Nov 01, 2007- Governor's health care plan receives a checkup

Tue, Oct 30, 2007- Weather is on firefighters' side -- for now

Mon, Oct 29, 2007- Firefighters optimistic but cautious

Thu, Oct 25, 2007- As fires continue to burn, residents see signs of progress

Wed, Oct 24, 2007- New evacuations, power shortages as fires stretch into fourth day

Sat, Oct 20, 2007- Health overhaul 'on life support'

Tue, Oct 16, 2007- Americans' acceptance of those with mental illnesses still lagging

Tue, Oct 16, 2007- CAPT-endorsed CalPERS candidate makes it to run-off

Tue, Oct 16, 2007- Tell your friends and family: Don't sign anti-pension petitions!

Mon, Sep 24, 2007- Reminder: Health benefit open enrollment is underway

Mon, Sep 24, 2007- California closes in on universal health-care plan

Wed, Sep 19, 2007- CalPERS' impact in state gauged

Fri, Sep 07, 2007- Legislators head into all-day session

Mon, Aug 27, 2007- Governor's budget vetoes don't affect raises

Wed, Aug 22, 2007- After 51-day stall, Senate approves budget

Tue, Aug 21, 2007- State budget approved

Tue, Aug 21, 2007- Budget deal misfires

Mon, Aug 20, 2007- Senate budget deal struck, Ackerman says

Mon, Aug 20, 2007- CalPERS voting begins: CAPT endorses Henry Jones

Wed, Aug 15, 2007- Public worker benefit rollback pushed

Tue, Aug 14, 2007- Gov. criticizes GOP lawmakers for blocking budget

Mon, Aug 13, 2007- San Jose Museum features renowned exhibit by past DeWitt resident

Fri, Aug 03, 2007- Budget standoff: Lecture on the logjam doesn't work

Thu, Aug 02, 2007- GOP in state Senate refuses to accept budget

Wed, Aug 01, 2007- With budget stalled, Perata gathers Senate

Fri, Jul 27, 2007- Schwarzenegger urges GOP to end impasse, pass state budget

Thu, Jul 26, 2007- Senate Republicans still seeking vote over proposed cuts

Wed, Jul 25, 2007- Senate Democrats mull GOP cut proposals

Fri, Jul 13, 2007- Pension panel gets an earful on future of retirement costs

Fri, May 18, 2007- Governor's staff wages up despite budget cuts

Sat, Mar 10, 2007- State's benefits at critical mass

Thu, Jan 25, 2007- Want to make a difference? Apply for BVNPT board post

Thu, Jan 25, 2007- SPB offers confidential mediation for employees

Thu, Jan 25, 2007- Do you want to be a star?

Thu, Jan 25, 2007- CAPT consultant Keith Hearn retires

Thu, Nov 09, 2006- State retirees win vision care

Thu, Nov 09, 2006- State employees reelect Diehr to CalPERS board

Thu, Nov 09, 2006- Passing the proverbial pen

Thu, Nov 09, 2006- 21st Century Project will provide state employees with computer access to their personal data

Wed, Aug 23, 2006- CAPT's website gets facelift and new address

Fri, Aug 18, 2006- CAPT's website ‘linked' to the Middle East

Thu, Apr 27, 2006- CalPERS holds its annual statewide Retirement Planning and Resources Fairs

Wed, Nov 09, 2005- Agnews Psych Tech seeks her son's hit-and-run killer

Sat, Jun 11, 2005- Patton Psych Tech and husband will net $15.8 million from SuperLotto ticket

Tue, May 11, 2004- Schwarzenegger targets UC's Institute for Labor and Employment

Sat, Jan 31, 2004- Sleep patterns correlate with heart disease risk

Thu, Jan 16, 2003- New member elected to CalPERS board

Thu, Jan 16, 2003- Atascadero State Hospital names Psych Tech of the year

Tue, Nov 12, 2002- We have a new, improved search engine for this website. Try it out.

Sat, Apr 06, 2002- HCFA: Federal healthcare agency gets a new name

Fri, Apr 05, 2002- No raises again for governor and legislators

Wed, May 02, 2001- Internet websites available in other languages

Mon, Jan 15, 2001- CalPERS takes the "socially responsible" approach to investing

Sun, Nov 12, 2000- Health benefits for same-sex couples

Fri, Jul 14, 2000- CalPERS offers free workshops on retirement and financial planning

Thu, Jul 13, 2000- Governor appoints CAPT consultant to Commission on Aging

Fri, Mar 17, 2000- AFLAC supplemental insurance for CAPT members

Fri, Mar 17, 2000- Enhanced CA state employee dental plan

Fri, Mar 17, 2000- Considerations for retirees looking to re-enter the workforce

Fri, Mar 17, 2000- CalPERS offers new home loan program for low-income buyers

Fri, Mar 17, 2000- Census participation means big bucks for CA

Thu, Mar 02, 2000- Same-sex partners may now get health, vision & dental coverage

Tue, Jan 25, 2000- State tax forms allow support of birth defects research

Tue, Oct 26, 1999- Health & dental deductions will move to end-of-month paychecks

Tue, Oct 26, 1999- DDS honors Fairview employees, including 32 Psych Techs and PTAs

Tue, Oct 26, 1999- CalPERS offers new website enhancements for employees to calculate their retirement

Thu, Oct 14, 1999- Governor Davis signs legislation to improve benefits for gay state workers

Thu, Aug 26, 1999- How to qualify for FMLA

Tue, Aug 24, 1999- Sexual harassment: How to recognize it, how to deal with it

Wed, Jun 02, 1999- June 30 deadline to sign up for CalPERS Long-Term Care Program

Tue, Jun 01, 1999- CalPERS end-of-life booket offers recommendations on care of the terminally ill

Tue, Jun 01, 1999- CalPERS provides free financial planning seminars

Thu, Feb 11, 1999- Bill Crist wins CalPERS election

Thu, Feb 11, 1999- Articles on CSEA strike vote controversy

Thu, Feb 11, 1999- How to file taxes electronically

Thu, Feb 11, 1999- CalPERS pushes for improved retirement benefits

Mon, Feb 08, 1999- DDS Psych Techs honored for superior accomplishments

Wed, Oct 21, 1998- Formal dedication held for California's 33rd state prison

Tue, Sep 22, 1998- 1998 Governor's Employee Safety Awards includes 10 Psych Techs.

Tue, Jul 21, 1998- Labor rides Prop. 226 victory toward Election Day

Sun, Jul 12, 1998- Psych Tech gets departmental medal of valor

Tue, Jun 16, 1998- Savings Plus retirement program offers new options

Wed, Jun 10, 1998- AFSCME Local 2620 agrees on new contract

Thu, May 21, 1998- Gov. Wilson's press secretary insults state employees

Tue, May 19, 1998- Former employees of Camarillo State Hospital

Sat, Feb 28, 1998- Penal Code sections for forensic patients

Mon, Jul 21, 1997- CAPT Outreach editor's column: July 1997

Mon, Jun 16, 1997- High security for other states' Psych Techs

Mon, Jun 16, 1997- Psych Techs working behind fences more than ever

Sat, Jun 14, 1997- Workplace murders rising in U.S.

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