Judge denies petition by supporters of California drug pricing ballot

Judge denies petition by supporters of California drug pricing ballot-stat: Supporters of a California ballot measure, which is designed to lower drug prices, lost a state court bid on Monday to alter the wording of a key analysis that may affect the outcome of the closely watched battle. And the decision comes amid intensifying jockeying over a measure that is seen as a litmus test for public discontent over prescription drug costs.