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AB 1054 was about saving the utility investors and stopping downgrades, but not stopping fires. The California mega-utility Pacific Gas & Electric filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy reorganization January 29, 2019. So it’s curious how Governor Gavin Newsom continues...

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Obstacles Faced in the Legislative Process

November 4, 2019 2:16 amNovember 3, 2019 9:23 pm

As one might contemplate, there are numerous obstacles to overcome during the legislative process in California. These are generally categorized as policy, fiscal and political obstacles that may have to be addressed as a bill travels through the legislative process....

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Which of Gov. Jerry Brown’s Vetoes Did Gov. Newsom Sign?

October 24, 2019 2:25 amOctober 24, 2019 8:48 am

California Globe contributor Chris Micheli recently published an article over at Fox and Hounds on bills that had been vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown over the past few years but signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, or bills Brown...

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California’s ‘New Normal’

October 23, 2019 2:15 amOctober 22, 2019 7:39 pm

As hundreds of thousands of Californians struggled with power blackouts, Gov. Gavin held a recent press conference at the state’s Office of Emergency Services. “This can’t be the new normal,” the governor proclaimed. Embattled Californians might wonder what he is...

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Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Limiting Rifle Purchases In California, and Many Other Gun Control Bills

October 13, 2019 8:34 amOctober 17, 2019 11:24 am

Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed a slew of bills further restricting Californians ability to purchase guns and rifles, and expanding red flag laws. Perhaps the most egregious is Senate Bill 61 by Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-Lan Canada/Flintridge), which prohibits individuals...

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Gov. Newsom Has Until Sunday October 13 to Sign or Veto Bills

October 12, 2019 9:53 am

California Globe contributor Chris Micheli reports through Friday, October 11, Governor Gavin Newsom has acted on 809 bills out of the 1,042 sent to him. He has signed 763 and vetoed 46 bills (5.7% veto rate). That leaves 233 bills...

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CA Assemblywoman Wendy Carillo Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Communist China Takeover

September 28, 2019 12:11 pmSeptember 30, 2019 10:11 am

California Assemblywoman Wendy Carillo (D-Los Angeles) posted photos of herself on Twitter celebrating the Communist People’s Republic of China takeover October 1, 1949 from the Republic of China. Mao Zedong, founder of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, qualifies...

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CA Governor Grandstanding On PG&E Takeover Threat

Obstacles Faced in the Legislative Process

Which of Gov. Jerry Brown’s Vetoes Did Gov. Newsom Sign?

California’s ‘New Normal’

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Limiting Rifle Purchases In California, and Many Other Gun Control Bills

Gov. Newsom Has Until Sunday October 13 to Sign or Veto Bills

CA Assemblywoman Wendy Carillo Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Communist China Takeover