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At a Berkeley hearing presided over by Assemblywoman Shirley Weber (D-San Diego), a group of elected officials, university representatives, and students discussed the current climate of diversity and inclusiveness on college campuses across California. Following a report by the Anti-Defamation...

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After Veto Of All Day Kindergarten Bill State Teachers Speak Out

October 22, 2019 4:32 amOctober 22, 2019 1:04 pm

The veto last week of Assembly Bill 197 by Governor Gavin Newsom, to institute all day kindergarten classes at public and charter schools across the state, is already sending shockwaves around schools in California. AB 197, authored by Assemblywoman Shirley...

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Bill to allow formerly imprisoned felons to vote passes in the Assembly

September 6, 2019 1:50 pmSeptember 9, 2019 9:59 am

Assembly Constitutional Amendment 6, which would allow paroled felons in the state to vote, has passed the assembly, and is on its way for a Senate vote. The amendment had ten members of the Assembly introduce it: Assemblymembers Kevin McCarty...

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Should Campaign Funds Be Used for Babysitting Costs?

May 1, 2019 2:00 pmMay 2, 2019 7:11 am

“I don’t know if we’re that special.” Assemblywoman Shirley Weber Because political candidates with young children are faced with paying for increased child care to campaign and network when running for office, Assemblyman Rob Bonta (D-Alameda) has authored AB 220 which “would...

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Sen. Wiener Introduces Bill to Abolish Extra Time for Repeat Offenders

January 19, 2019 11:00 amJanuary 20, 2019 10:10 am

Off to a quick start in the new session, Senator Scott Wiener (D- San Francisco) has declared that restructuring California’s criminal justice system will be one of his priorities in the new year. Joining a coalition of criminal justice reform...

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Hearing Over University Campus Climate Of Diversity And Marginalization Held In Berkeley

After Veto Of All Day Kindergarten Bill State Teachers Speak Out

Bill to allow formerly imprisoned felons to vote passes in the Assembly

Should Campaign Funds Be Used for Babysitting Costs?

Sen. Wiener Introduces Bill to Abolish Extra Time for Repeat Offenders