What Can California’s Governor Do with Legislation on His Desk?
When a bill is passed by the Legislature and sent to the Governor, there are three actions that can occur:…
Bill To Expand Drug And Alcohol Testing In Fatal Traffic Accidents Vetoed By Governor
Assembly Bill 551, which would have required drug tests to be performed after every fatal accident in the state, was…
Campaign Funds Can Now Be Used To Cover Child Care Costs Under Newly Signed AB 220
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Assembly Bill 220, which will now allow candidates running for office in California…
Political Pressure Behind Cancelled Charity Event for Slain Ventura Sheriff’s Family
'The Helus family is the real victim here because they aren't going to get the money now.' Partisan…
The Charter School Compromise: ‘Intent to Cripple California’s Charter Schools’
Gov. Gavin Newsom sent out a press release Wednesday announcing that he will sign "the first major overhaul to the…
Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor Of Net Neutrality In California
In a 2-1 vote at the Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, judges ruled that California could adopt its own…
Trump Admin. Abandons Shelter Plans for Unaccompanied Migrant Children In the Inland Empire
The Inland Empire was one of multiple locations in the nation the Trump administration was eyeing to either build or…
Public Banks Bill Signed Into Law By Governor Newsom
Public banks, banks that are run by a city or county, can now open in California following the signing of…
San Francisco Backs Down on Declaring NRA ‘Domestic Terrorist Organization’
The Second Amendment wins again. The San Francisco Supervisors recently decided to back off on their recent declaration that the…
Firefighters To Receive More Mental Health Options Under New Law
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Assembly Bill 1116, which gives firefighters across California greater access to mental health…