New Legislation Creates Food Handler Training Certification Programs
On February 14, 2023, Senate Bill 476 (Limon) was introduced regarding food safety. SB 476 would amend Health and Safety…
California EDD on Fed Hotseat
California’s Employment Development Department is in the crosshairs of Congress’ Committee on Oversight and Accountability for its poor handling of…
Bill To Allow City Officials To Issue Marriage Licenses Introduced In Senate
A bill that would allow city officials to issue marriage licenses in addition to the county clerk was introduced in…
SB 60 and SB 74: Social Media Platforms, Prohibited Social Media Platforms
On February 14, 2023, Senate Bill 60 (Umberg) was amended to add Business and Professions Code Section 22945.5, requiring social…
Types of Penalties to Draft in Statutes
There are basically three types of penalties that we find in statutes around the country, including criminal, civil, and administrative…
The 2024 California U.S. Senate Race: Where It Currently Stands Post-Feinstein
Following the announcement by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) on Tuesday that she won't be running for re-election next year, the…
UPDATE: CA Sen. Dianne Feinstein Announces She Won’t Run for Re-election
UPDATED below: U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D., Calif.), who is 89 (soon to be 90), announced she will not run…
$25-Per-Hour Statewide Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Bill To Be Introduced Wednesday
A bill that would mandate a $25 an hour minimum wage for health care workers in California is set to…
Florida Bests California Again – This Time in COVID Outcomes
A new study from the Paragon Health Institute shows that Florida’s more open approach to the pandemic resulted in far…
Legislative Audit Request over Sexually Violent Predators Placed in Communities Across California
"For too long, the state has been sneaking around trying to release or parole dangerous sexually violent predators (SVPs) and…