Governor Vetoes Several Environmental Bills
As Governor Gavin Newsom concluded his actions on over 400 bills sent him by the Legislature during the 2020 Session,…
Slavery Reparations Task Force bill Signed By Gov. Newsom
On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill to set up a task force that could recommend slavery…
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Requiring Hospitals To Stockpile 45 Days’ Worth of PPE
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill this week requiring all hospitals within California to stockpile 45 days' worth of personal…
California GOP Leaders Demand Gov. Newsom Cancel $35 Million Contract to ‘Team Biden’ Consulting Firm
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, a former Democratic State Senator, has awarded a $35 million voter outreach contract with…
Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Several Privacy Bills
Four bills of interest dealing with privacy issues were enacted during the 2020 Legislative Session, including AB 1281 by Assemblyman…
Underrepresented Communities Now Required on Corporate Boards Under AB 979
Assembly Bill 979, by Assemblyman Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) was enacted during the 2020 Legislative Session to ensure publicly-traded corporations have…
Bill That Would Give Illegal Immigrants More Food Assistance Vetoed By Governor
On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have given an additional $600 to low-income illegal immigrants in…
California’s Looming ‘Green New Car Wreck’
On September 23, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that will ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars in…
Governor Newsom Vetoes Tax Disclosure Bill
On September 29, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 972, by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Oakland). The bill would have added Section…
Disney Announces Massive Lay-Off Of 28,000 Employees
On Tuesday, Disney announced that 28,000 employees would be laid off, including well over 10,000 in California alone. 28,000 laid-off…