October 2023 – Page 14 – California Globe

Did The CTA Willfully Defy Members By Not Opposing SB 274?

October 16, 2023 4:53 pmOctober 16, 2023 4:53 pm

The Bills California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 274, which eliminates suspensions for willful defiance, truancy, and chronic tardiness, into law last week. The bill was rightfully criticized as being detrimental to classroom management, as it substitutes “restorative justice” therapy...

CA Republican House Members Top Q3 Fundraisers in GOP Conference

October 16, 2023 4:29 pmOctober 16, 2023 4:30 pm

California Republican House members made up five of the top 10 fundraisers in contested Congressional races, according to an analysis of third quarter finance reports. https://twitter.com/rpyers/status/1713754343789531183 The California Members’ latest fundraising numbers underscore their strength heading into 2024, a Real Clear Politics analysis...

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Why Do Tax Statutes Use Different Repeal Language?

October 16, 2023 2:49 pmOctober 16, 2023 5:20 pm

As readers know, the California Legislature occasionally places “sunset dates,” or “repealers,” in a bill so that the enacted statute will be repealed as of a specified date. This is usually accomplished by the following provision: This section shall remain...

California’s School Zone ‘Speed Camera’ Bill Signed Into Law By Gov. Newsom

October 16, 2023 2:40 pmOctober 17, 2023 7:57 am

A bill that creates a pilot program to install cameras in school zones and high accident areas in six major cities across California was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom over the weekend. Assembly Bill 645, authored by Assemblywoman...

Does California Use Headings in Statutes?

October 16, 2023 2:12 pmOctober 16, 2023 2:12 pm

Yes, many California statutes have headings, which are valuable to those researching the law or trying to find a relevant statutory provision. Normally, code sections are not captioned in the drafting stage, such as when a bill is going through...

Chamath Palihapitiya: Now Discerns Trump’s First Term Policies Were ‘Great Work’

October 16, 2023 10:28 amOctober 16, 2023 10:33 am

“Chamath Palihapitiya thought very little of President Trump when he came into office. But as time passes, he realizes how wrong his outlook was,” reads a fascinating Twitter post by Reality Check whose Twitter handle is @XvirtueSignaler. “The ultra-successful businessman...

Latest Mid-East War Shines The Light On Blatant Antisemitism

October 16, 2023 9:05 amOctober 16, 2023 9:05 am

The pictures and videos coming out of Israel last week following the terrorist incursions by Gaza-based Hamas on the holiday of Simchas Torah, which this year coincided with the Jewish Sabbath, were horrific. The stories subsequently emerging—many of which proudly...