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Speaking in an Affirmative Voice in Legislation

February 26, 2022 8:34 amFebruary 26, 2022 8:53 am

The California Legislature has taken the approach of changing existing statutes to reflect an affirmative or active voice, rather than a negative voice, in legislation. As a result, the Office of Legislative Counsel is changing statutes to reflect this approach....

Governor Newsom Rolls Back Majority of COVID-19 Executive Order Provisions

February 26, 2022 2:19 amFebruary 25, 2022 7:20 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Friday that he would be removing most of the remaining COVID-19 Executive Order provisions, while keeping 30 executive actions in place as well as the COVID-19 state of emergency. Before Friday, a total of 15%...

Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Rick Caruso Gains LA Police Union Endorsement

February 25, 2022 5:11 pm

LA Mayoral Candidate and Real Estate Developer Rick Caruso received the endorsement of the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) on Thursday, gaining his first major endorsement since entering the race two weeks ago. While the selection of Caruso seemed...

CA Lawmakers Propose Bill to Punish Doctors Who Speak Against COVID Treatment ‘Consensus’

February 25, 2022 1:33 pmFebruary 27, 2022 5:48 pm

Even as more off-label drug uses are discovered, Orwellian California lawmakers are introducing legislation to silence physicians who speak out on issues directly impacting their patients’ well-being, as well as the treatment of the coronavirus. Last week, Assembly Bill 2098...

Calif. Reparations Task Force Split on Eligibility; Decision Delayed

February 25, 2022 12:01 pm

The Reparations Task Force voted Thursday 5-4 to delay a vote on the matter of who will be eligible for reparations, surprising many who believed that they would come a definite decision on the issue. The Reparations Task Force was...

Sacramento Business Group Proposes ‘Homelessness Shelter and Enforcement’ Initiative

February 25, 2022 9:09 amFebruary 25, 2022 7:23 pm

A City of Sacramento Poll recently found 71% say homelessness is the top issue facing the city. 57% of those polled say they have little to no confidence that the City can fix the problem. More than 60% think the...

Bill To Require State Parks Meet Local Open Fire Laws Moved to Senate Committee

February 25, 2022 2:18 amFebruary 24, 2022 9:18 pm

A bipartisan bill to require state parks under the Department of Parks and Recreation to meet local fire laws was moved to the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee on Wednesday, only 9 days after being introduced. Senate Bill 1012,...