Rick Zbur – California Globe

Newsom Vetos Out-Of-Home Care Worker Background Check Bill

September 16, 2024 4:57 pmSeptember 16, 2024 4:57 pm

A bill that aimed to shift the cost of background checks for out-of-home care workers from In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) to the California Department of Justice was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom over the weekend, citing cost concerns. Assembly Bill...

Newsom Signs Bill Ending California’s Anti-LGBT Travel Ban Law To 26 States

September 14, 2023 2:30 amSeptember 14, 2023 6:17 am

A bill to end California’s travel ban to 26 “anti-LGBT law” was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after it had been approved by the Assembly. Senate Bill 447, authored by Senator Toni...

Bill To End California’s Anti-LGBT Travel Ban Law To 26 States Passes Assembly

September 12, 2023 6:58 pmSeptember 13, 2023 5:29 pm

A bill to end California’s travel ban to “anti-LGBT law” states passed the Assembly on Tuesday, moving the bill to the Governor’s desk. Senate Bill 447, authored by Senator Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), would end California’s ant-LGBT law travel ban...