California Governor – Page 7

California Governor’s Line-Item Veto Authority

October 9, 2019 6:52 amOctober 8, 2019 2:54 pm

Article IV of the California Constitution concerns the legislative branch of government. However, it also describes powers of the Governor and the role that he or she plays in the legislative process. Specifically, Section 10 of Article IV deals with...

What Can California’s Governor Do with Legislation on His Desk?

October 4, 2019 6:05 amOctober 3, 2019 5:38 pm

When a bill is passed by the Legislature and sent to the Governor, there are three actions that can occur: (1) sign the bill into law; (2) veto the bill; or (3) allow the bill to become law without a...

California Governor’s Role in the Legislative Process

September 18, 2019 6:05 amSeptember 17, 2019 8:08 pm

California’s Governor is a key player in the legislative process, even though the bulk of legislation is done by the Legislature. It is important to appreciate the various roles that the state’s chief executive plays in this process. Some of...

Newsom Officially set to be Sworn In

December 7, 2018 12:26 pmDecember 7, 2018 2:10 pm

Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom will be looking forward to next month as his swearing in ceremony has just been announced. Taking place on the steps of the Capitol, January 7th’s induction is expected to be just one tiny piece of a...

Governor Brown Focuses on Cementing Legacy After Midterm Elections

November 8, 2018 8:29 amNovember 8, 2018 12:11 pm

Following Tuesdays elections, Governor Jerry Brown held a press conference yesterday evening where he spoke on many topics that currently surround California politics. One of the first things mentioned was Brown’s satisfaction and approval of California voters deciding to vote...