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It's an option for patients with no more than six months to live.
His proposed ballot initiative would reduce prison time for many nonviolent offenders.
The leak, first reported in October, has spewed up to 1,200 tons of methane daily.
Gov. Jerry Brown's office announced Thursday that Downey was among 91 people receiving pardons.
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"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families and everyone affected by the brutal attack."
The governor has said he doesn't support a statewide ban on the controversial practice.
The law would have been the first of its kind in the country.
Advocates see the bill as a way to help millions of unregistered Californians.