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What Are ‘Notwithstanding Clauses’ in California Legislation?

December 3, 2021 4:29 pmDecember 8, 2021 3:43 pm

A common occurrence in California legislation is a bill that contains in the text of the measure the phrase, “notwithstanding any other provision of law…” or something similar. What does this phrase mean? And why would this phrase be used...

Senate Passes Joint Resolution Urging Congress to Fix Social Security Payment Formula

June 18, 2021 2:14 amJune 24, 2021 6:39 am

A joint resolution that would urge the United States Congress to change the way that Social Security payments are formulated to prevent a decrease in benefits was passed unanimously in the California state Senate on Thursday. Senate Joint Resolution 5,...

O.C. Sup Michelle Steel Wants to Take Orange County Back for California’s Congressional Republicans

February 25, 2020 3:27 pmFebruary 25, 2020 4:21 pm

“After November 3rd I can sleep,” said Michelle Park Steel, discussing her current campaign for Congress. “It’s so busy, but we have raised $1.75 million since May!” In a California Globe interview, Steel said she just held a fundraiser with...

Following Katie Hill’s Resignation, Candidates Line Up To Take Her Seat In Special Election

October 28, 2019 7:20 pmOctober 29, 2019 3:58 pm

Following the resignation of U.S. Representative Katie Hill from California, several candidates have announced that they will run in the special election for congressional seat in Washington. Foremost among Republicans running for the seat is former U.S. Representative Steve Knight....