The Wal-Mart Governor

News 10:

Critics of the governor are questioning his veto of a bill opposed by Wal-Mart on the same day his special election campaign accepted a $250,000 contribution from an owner of the huge retailer.

The legislation, Assembly Bill 89, would have required the state to publicly identify employers with 25 or more workers who are receiving benefits from one or more of the state's health care programs for low-income persons. The measure would have also required a computing of the total cost to the state for providing the services.

Last week, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed AB 89. His office said the union-backed bill wasn't useful.