After a 'hot summer of labor,' California Legislature reluctant to pass union bills
SACRAMENTO — A year ago, thousands of workers went on strike across California, and what became known as the “hot…
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California's work on repairs starts slowly
SACRAMENTO — In 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers pushed legislation to create a “first-in-the-nation” state task force to…
Newsom calls California Legislature into special session on oil prices
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom called California lawmakers into a special session Saturday after Assembly Democrats rejected his request to…
California should reform CEQA instead of poking holes in it
For the second time in two years, the California Legislature has passed a unique law to circumvent the California Environmental…
California Legislature rejects bill to make kindergarten mandatory
SACRAMENTO — A bill that would have required all California families to enroll their children in kindergarten was rejected by…
Why Democrats Should Pass Tougher Retail Theft Laws
August 16, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I am a registered Democrat who is all for progress…
California Legislature passes bills to curb retail theft
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Monday gave final approval to a package of 10 bills aimed at combating retail theft,…
Governor Newsom announces rival ballot initiative on theft and drug reform
The California Legislature is expected to approve a voter initiative this week for the November ballot to crack down on…
California Lawmakers Approve CEQA Waiver for Capitol Annex Project
SACRAMENT- Included in a sweeping budget plan that the California Legislature approved Wednesday night was a last-minute exemption from the…
Tough-on-crime measure officially qualifies for November elections
SACRAMENT- A ballot measure to impose harsher criminal penalties for drug possession and theft, which alters the controversial Proposition 47…