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California Abortion Clinics Begin Prepping For Influx of Patients

May 5, 2022 4:33 pm

Following the release of leaked drafts of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion earlier this week on abortion law, namely, overturning Roe v. Wade, Governor Gavin Newsom and other Californian leaders vowed to not only keep California on track to becoming...

California Gas Tax Relief Proposals Stall as Summer Blend Tax Hike Nears

April 26, 2022 12:56 pmApril 27, 2022 2:44 pm

The number of gas tax relief and rebate programs is likely to be culled even more this week as Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to stop the planned inflation-adjusted gas tax increase has stalled, likely making it impossible for any action...

Servicemember Consumer Protection Strengthening Bill Introduced in Senate

March 30, 2022 2:16 amMarch 29, 2022 10:03 pm

A bill that would extend additional legal and financial protections for active duty and reserve component service members was introduced to the California Senate on Tuesday. Senate Bill 1311, authored by Senator Susan Eggman (D-Stockton), would add an additional $2,500...

Rep. Josh Harder Announces $500 Federal Gas Relief Check Program Proposal

March 29, 2022 2:11 amMarch 31, 2022 11:23 am

Turlock Congressman Josh Harder (D-CA) announced on Monday that he would be introducing a $500 federal gas relief check program proposal to all taxpayers later this week, coming off the heels of 4 major proposals within California for similar relief...

Gov. Newsom Unveils $11 billion Gas Tax Rebate Plan to Car Owners

March 23, 2022 4:40 pm

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his $11 billion gas rebate tax refund plan on Wednesday, focusing refund efforts toward more car owners in the state rather than previous proposals that targeted taxpayers in general. Under Governor Newsom’s proposal, $9 billion...

AG Bonta and Pasadena At Odds Over SB 9 Housing District Exemption

March 16, 2022 4:48 pm

Attorney General Rob Bonta sent a letter to the city of Pasadena and Mayor Victor Gordo stating the city is violating a new housing law with an ordinance that exempts denser housing on Tuesday. At the center of the supposed...

Republican, Democratic Leaders Respond to Gov. Newsom’s State of the State

March 9, 2022 1:24 pm

On Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom gave the annual State of the State Speech in Sacramento. While his proposed tax rebate for Californians to offset higher gas prices has been the most reported part of the speech, other lawmakers responded...