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For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “I’m just as surprised some days as others that we have become such friends” Democratic state Sen. Toni Atkins on her BFF, Republican state Sen. Shannon Grove 6 Reasons Why Newsom’s Veto Rate Hits New High; Bill-Signing Deadline Nears Newsom Signs Bills
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