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Gov. Gavin Newsom Announces Opposition to Wealth Tax Proposal

February 18, 2023 9:18 amFebruary 18, 2023 9:18 am

Governor Gavin Newsom announced his opposition to the AB 259 by Assemblyman Alex Lee (D-Silicon Valley), the wealth tax bill earlier this week, cementing that the bill would ultimately not be passed this year even if passed by both the Assembly...

California EDD on Fed Hotseat

February 15, 2023 1:33 pmFebruary 15, 2023 1:49 pm

California’s Employment Development Department is in the crosshairs of Congress’ Committee on Oversight and Accountability for its poor handling of its pandemic benefit programs. It is estimated that $191 billion was lost to “improper payments” across the country by various...

The 2024 California U.S. Senate Race: Where It Currently Stands Post-Feinstein

February 15, 2023 6:30 amFebruary 15, 2023 6:45 am

Following the announcement by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) on Tuesday that she won’t be running for re-election next year, the 2024 Senate race officially became an open seat. With so many candidates having already announced their runs, thinking about running,...

Gov. Newsom Signs New Executive Order To Help Retain Water Against Extreme Weather Events

February 13, 2023 9:07 pmFebruary 13, 2023 9:07 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an new executive order on Monday to help retain water in the state against future droughts. According to a press release released by the Governor, the new executive order came about as a direct response to...

California EDD Blamed Fed Program for Fraud – New Numbers Show That is Impossible

February 11, 2023 10:53 amFebruary 14, 2023 9:36 am

New federal Department of Labor figures regarding the massive looting of the nation’s unemployment insurance systems during the pandemic show that California’s improper payment figure has climbed again and is now estimated to be nearly $40 billion. Labor Department Inspector...

State Health Department Announces End of Student COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

February 4, 2023 7:46 amFebruary 4, 2023 7:46 am

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) confirmed in a statement on Friday that the statewide COVID-19 student vaccination requirement will not be going into effect. Additionally, most statewide COVID-19 mandates are set to end at the end of the...

Fifth Circuit Strikes Down CA Ban On Gun Ownership For Certain Domestic Violence Offenders

February 2, 2023 9:21 pmFebruary 2, 2023 9:21 pm

Gov. Gavin Newsom denounced a new Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Thursday allowing those with domestic violence restraining orders to have firearms. The ruling is the latest federal decision that further erodes strict Californian gun laws. The back...