California State Agencies and Their Role in Public Policy
California's agencies, as well as the departments, boards and commissions under them, engage in a tremendous amount of public policymaking…
Republican Veteran Aja Smith Running For Congress Against Democrat Incumbent Mark Takano
Air Force veteran Aja Smith is seeking a rematch in 2020 against incumbent Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside). Smith, a…
AG Becerra Turns Up Travel Ban to Eleven States
California’s ban on taxpayer-funded trips by state employees had included ten U.S. states, including Texas, North Carolina, and Oklahoma. Last…
CA Legislature Passes ‘Trump Resistance’ Bill Threatening Water Supply
“Last night, California’s Legislature said 'no to future-oriented water policy including new environmental protections and 'yes' to an outdated regulatory…
Newsom Grants Clemency to Felons for Serious Crimes Involving Firearms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that he is commuting the sentences of 21 inmates, most of whom were serving…
California State Senate Approves Bill To Lower the Age of Opening a Social Media Account
The minimum age that Californians are allowed to open a social media account will be changing from 16 to 13…
Republican Sen. Jeff Stone: Mad as Hell and Not Going to be Lectured Anymore by Democrat Colleague
During debate in the California Senate Friday, Republican Sen. Jeff Stone had enough, and called out a colleague. Senators were…
Three Political Party Names Would Be Made Illegal Under Urgent Senate Bill
Senate Bill 696, which would make some political party names illegal in California, faces a fight to the finish in…
Worker’s Compensation Expansion Bill Approved By the State Assembly
The California State Assembly passed Senate Bill 416, which gives blanket workers compensation for all peace officers in the state.…
Aaron Persky, Brock Turner’s Sentencing Judge, Loses Tennis Coach Job Following Media Exposure
A judge who was recalled by Bay Area voters after giving a man six months in prison for sexual assault,…