Gov. Newsom and Senator Dahle Agree To October 23rd Gubernatorial Debate
Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) just agreed to a Gubernatorial debate to be hosted via radio, live…
LA City Council Unanimously Votes To End Citywide Eviction Moratorium
In an unanimous 12-0 vote on Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted to officially end the city-wide eviction moratorium…
Flagging Certain Items When Searching Bills
When searching for relevant bills in the California Legislature, there are a number of possible “flags” that can be used…
New Prop 30 Poll Shows Strong Support In Favor Of Raising Taxes On the Wealthiest Californians
A new poll released on Monday has shown that while Proposition 30 continues to enjoy a double digit advantage in…
What Is a Code Maintenance Bill?
Several times per year, the Office of Legislative Counsel drafts a “code maintenance bill.” What is that and what is…
Gov. Newsom Just Vetoed Bill to Severely Curtail Prison Solitary Confinement
California Govenor Gavin Newsom just vetoed legislation that would have severely curtailed solitary confinement in the state’s prisons jails and…
California ‘Inflation Relief’ Checks Will Go Out Later This Week
This week, the first inflation relief checks for Californians, known as the Middle Class Tax Refund, are to be sent…
New Poll: Rick Caruso Only Three Points Behind Karen Bass in LA Mayoral Race
A new poll by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) conducted in late September and released on Monday…
Can a Bill Only Do Three Things?
Capitol observers know that bills can add a new section of law, amend an existing section of law, or repeal…
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Decriminalizing Jaywalking
Governor Gavin Newsom just signed a bill to decriminalize jaywalking, with the law to begin in 2023. According to Assembly…