Reggie Jones-Sawyer – California Globe

Slavery Apology Bill Passes Assembly, Moves To Newsom’s Desk

August 30, 2024 11:57 amAugust 30, 2024 11:57 am

A bill that would issue a formal apology by the state for human rights violations and crimes against humanity on African slaves and their descendants was passed by the Assembly in a final 72-0 vote on Thursday, moving the bill...

First of 14 Slavery Apology Bills Passes California Assembly

May 17, 2024 2:43 amMay 17, 2024 2:44 am

A bill that would issue a formal apology by the state for human rights violations and crimes against humanity on African slaves and their descendants was passed by the Assembly in a 62-0 vote on Thursday. Assembly Bill 3089, authored...

About Last Week …and Some About This Week

March 4, 2024 6:49 amMarch 4, 2024 6:49 am

Politics, politics, politics, politics. Well, let’s let Mel Brooks say it better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaTMz4QpBKc On Tuesday, voters will go to the polls in California to pick some folks who get to be on the November ballot to maybe get picked again....

Legislative Black Caucus Unveils 14 Reparations Bills for 2024

February 1, 2024 1:01 pmFebruary 1, 2024 1:04 pm

The California Legislative Black Caucus announced on Wednesday they will be introducing 14 reparations bills this year in the legislature, all while avoiding giving out direct cash payments because of a severe lack of popularity in both the Legislature and...

Gov. Newsom’s Proposal to Restrict National Gun Rights, Parlayed Into State Resolution

August 15, 2023 3:12 pmAugust 15, 2023 3:20 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed constitutional amendment to restrict national gun rights was formally introduced as a joint resolution in the California Legislature late on Monday, with the ultimate aim of eventually bringing the proposal to the U.S. Congress for a...

Veto Urged for Bill Extending CA Reparations Task Force

September 13, 2022 12:30 pm

Groups that favor reparations for African-Americans in California, such as the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California, sent a letter to Gavin Newsom earlier this week urging him not to sign an upcoming bill that would extend the life...

Amendment to Hold Drug Dealers Accountable for Fentanyl Deaths Rejected by Senate Democrats

August 24, 2022 5:04 pmAugust 25, 2022 4:46 pm

An amendment that would have held drug dealers accountable for fentanyl deaths was rejected by the Senate on Wednesday. Assembly Bill 2195, authored by Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles), would amend the penal code to creative an alternative plea for...