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Legislative Election Committees Meet Over Possible Recall Rule Changes

December 7, 2021 4:06 pm

A joint meeting of the Assembly and Senate elections committees was held in Sacramento on Monday, with state lawmakers looking into possible changes to California’s recall rules. California’s recall process has been under scrutiny in recent years from both lawmakers...

Bill To Decertify Police Officers With Multiple Misconduct Incidents Passes Assembly

September 4, 2021 9:30 amSeptember 4, 2021 8:20 am

A bill that would remove certain immunity provisions for police officers and prohibit those convicted of a felony from returning to work as a peace officer was passed by the Assembly on Friday by a 46-18 vote. Senate Bill 2,...

Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Narrowly Passes Assembly Committee Vote 5-3

June 30, 2021 10:57 amJuly 1, 2021 7:09 am

A bill that would decriminalize possession of several psychedelic drugs, such as LSD, ecstasy, and psilocybin “magic” mushrooms narrowly passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee 5-3 on Tuesday following late alterations to the bill. Senate Bill 519 by Senator Scott Wiener...

Three Republicans Vow To Fight Off Unions’ Attempt to Takeover Freelancers and Independent Contractors as Primaries Near In California

February 24, 2020 3:45 pmFebruary 24, 2020 3:49 pm

As the March primaries near, three veteran Republicans came out to an informal meet and greet over the weekend in Riverside County. Chairman of the Riverside County Republican Party, Jonathon Ingram brought together, former Congressman Darrel Issa, Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez,...