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Assembly Republican Leader Gallagher Files Legal Brief Supportive of Taxpayer Protection Initiative

February 5, 2024 3:00 amFebruary 7, 2024 6:34 am

The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, would give voters final approval on future taxes and fees imposed by state and local governments. The measure has already qualified for the November 2024 ballot. However, Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats...

Former Gov. Brown Joins Newsom and Dems In Opposition to Voter Approval on Tax Increases

February 2, 2024 12:32 pmFebruary 2, 2024 12:35 pm

Former Governor Jerry Brown joined current Governor Gavin Newsom in opposition to the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act ballot measure in November that, if approved by voters, would give voters final approval on future taxes and fees imposed by...

Futile Spending on California’s Homeless Vagrant Population Has Only Grown the Problem

March 17, 2023 10:04 amMarch 17, 2023 10:04 am

Despite spending nearly $23 billion on California’s homeless housing, homelessness continues to grow in California. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, “nationally, California has topped the list for the state with the largest homeless population for more than...

Gov. Newsom Wants 15% Homeless Reduction By 2025, New Tiny Homes

March 16, 2023 6:11 pmMarch 16, 2023 6:11 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom kicked off a tour across California in lieu of a State of the State on Thursday in Sacramento, highlighting a new homeless reduction program that includes bringing tiny homes to cities statewide, and the goal of reducing...

Worker’s Compensation Expansion Bill Approved By the State Assembly

September 13, 2019 3:42 pmSeptember 13, 2019 5:31 pm

The California State Assembly passed Senate Bill 416, which gives blanket workers compensation for all peace officers in the state. Previous laws only named certain employees who were covered under the system: California Highway Patrol members and firefighters. The injuries...