Feature – Page 12 – California Globe

Redistricting Bills Jammed Through Senate Thursday Violate California Constitution

August 22, 2025 11:58 amAugust 23, 2025 7:48 am

In 2009, Republican Sen. Jeff Denham sought to end the practice of “polling” members ahead of a floor vote. He said “polling” violated Senate rules. “Polling is a practice by which the five members of the Rules Committee are asked...

Gov. Newsom Signs Shady Mid-Decade Redistricting Legislation

August 22, 2025 8:21 amAugust 22, 2025 8:24 am

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 3-measure package on mid-decade Congressional redistricting: Senate Bill 280, Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8, and Assembly Bill 604. ACA 8 will put a measure on the Nov. 4 ballot that would redraw the state’s congressional map...

CA Supreme Court Denies Republicans’ Injunction Request to Halt Newsom’s Redistricting Scheme

August 21, 2025 7:34 amAugust 21, 2025 10:21 am

The California Supreme Court denied Republicans’ injunction request to halt Governor Gavin Newsom’s and Democrats’ redistricting scheme late Wednesday. The legislature is expected Thursday to pass the 3-measure package on Congressional redistricting: Senate Bill 280, Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8, and Assembly...

Thousands Rally at Capitol to Protect Parental Rights; Protest AB 495: ‘A Child Trafficker’s and Kidnapper’s Dream Bill’

August 20, 2025 11:56 amAugust 22, 2025 2:12 am

Thousands of Californians rallied for parental rights and protested at the state Capitol Tuesday Assembly Bill 495, ludicrously titled the “Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025.” Democrats claim the bill “is a critical tool that will preserve California’s families.” The...

California Democrats Blitz Newsom’s Redistricting Bills, Cutting Republican Questions and Mics Off

August 20, 2025 2:45 amAugust 20, 2025 1:31 pm

Listening to Assembly Democrats Tuesday in the Elections Committee blame President Donald Trump for everything from “rigging an election,” to taking candy from babies, was political performance theater lacking any reality. They were hearing two bills of the 3-measure package...

Gov. Newsom and CA Democrats are Turning the California Republic into a Tyrannical California Autocracy

August 19, 2025 2:55 amAugust 19, 2025 2:56 am

Newsom has turned the Golden State into a golden toilet, in just over 6 years as governor. He should focus on finishing out his term serving the best interests of the state, the people and business. In California, Governor Gavin...

California Democrats Introduce Redistricting Legislative Package to ‘Save Democracy’

August 18, 2025 3:57 pmAugust 18, 2025 6:20 pm

California’s legislative Democrats held a press conference Monday morning to justify kicking the independent California Redistricting Commission to the curb for the next few elections. They introduced their package of three bills, SB 280, AB 604, and ACA 8, described...