http://online.wsj.com/articles/california-legislature-passes-ban-on-disposable-plastic-bags-1409381457

"California's legislature passed a ban on plastic grocery bags over opposition from bag manufacturers. Reuters A bill banning plastic bags in California grocery stores, pharmacies, liquor stores and other businesses is headed to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk after the state legislature passed the measure Friday.

If signed by Mr. Brown, the bill would institute the first statewide ban on plastic bags in the U.S. A spokesman for the governor said Friday he hasn't taken a position on the issue."

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