Calif. DOJ wants to add 16 limited-term positions to antitrust staff in 2026-2027
By Curtis Eichelberger ( May 15, 2026, 18:14 GMT | Insight) -- The California Department of Justice is requesting an additional $4.1 million to hire 16 new, limited-term positions in 2026-2027 to investigate and litigate complex antitrust cases resulting from reduced federal enforcement efforts. The state budget proposal, released May 14, would increase the number of limited-term hires to 34 positions at a cost of $8.6 million in 2027-2028 before declining to 33 positions budgeted at $8.1 million in 2028-2029, and 23 positions budgeted at $5.4 million in 2029-2030.The California Department of Justice is requesting an additional $4.1 million to hire 16 new, limited-term positions in 2026-2027 to investigate and litigate complex antitrust cases resulting from reduced federal enforcement efforts. ...
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