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Eviction Moratorium Extensions Dominate Legislative Talks in Legislature’s Return

January 12, 2021 2:05 amJanuary 12, 2021 12:27 pm

On Monday, amid a return of Senators and Assembly members to Sacramento, lawmakers are seeking to fast track one of two bills to extend the eviction moratorium before it expires on January 31st. In his budget proposal released Friday, Governor...

Gov. Newsom Announces Budget Proposal For State Stimulus Payments, Eviction Moratorium Extensions

January 7, 2021 2:34 pmJanuary 7, 2021 2:35 pm

On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new budget proposal that would give low-income residents of the state $600 in stimulus money and would extend eviction protections further into 2021. According to Governor Newsom’s proposal, known as Golden State Stimulus,...

Deja Vu: Another Wealth Tax Bill Introduced in Assembly to Combat Homelessness

December 11, 2020 2:38 pmDecember 23, 2020 8:07 am

A new bill was introduced in the Assembly this week that would simultaneously increase corporate taxes, raise income taxes on citizens making over $1 million a year, and eliminate corporate tax “loopholes.” Assembly Bill 71, jointly authored by Assembly members...

Public School, Outdoor Dining Reopenings Among COVID-19 Influenced Bills Introduced Monday

December 7, 2020 8:58 pm

On Monday, the Assembly started a new session from their temporary home at the Golden 1 Arena, with many new bills being introduced attempting to reopen California by the spring. Among the newly introduced bills was Assembly Bill 61, authored...

56% of Californians Vote Against Proposition 16

November 4, 2020 6:37 pmNovember 5, 2020 11:51 am

On Tuesday, voters across California voted against Proposition 16, continuing the ban on affirmative action in California As of 5:00 PM Wednesday, No votes have tallied 56% against Prop 16 with over 71% of the vote counted, creating what political...

Firearm Microstamping Bill Signed By Gov. Newsom

October 1, 2020 4:01 pmOctober 2, 2020 9:33 am

Earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that requires newer model handguns in California to be microstamped. Gun manufacturers and firearm advocates denounced the decision, noting that it not only violates Second Amendment rights and would...

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Extending Eviction Moratorium Until January 31st

September 1, 2020 7:09 pm

On Monday, during a marathon legislative session and only hours before the statewide eviction moratorium was scheduled to end, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into a law a bill extending the moratorium until January 31, 2021. The Tenant, Homeowner, and Small...