In an era of multibillion-dollar budget shortfalls, the Legislative Analyst’s Office has recommended a switch from stenographic to electronic court reporting. The LAO says the move would save the state $113 million a year. http://www.pe.com/localnews/stories/PE_News_Local_D_defense25.24e8ca0.html
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California’s court reporters fight to protect their turf