Blunt, shrewd and intimidating, Wetch has become a powerful force in Sacramento, lobbying the Legislature on behalf of unionized employees.

By Marc Lifsher

Reporting from Sacramento — California building contractors were thrilled when waterless urinals came on the market, thinking the devices would save them a fortune in plumbing costs.

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