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RECAP: SB 167, The Bill That Would Give Backup Power To Those Affected By Wildfires

September 26, 2019 2:20 amSeptember 25, 2019 10:21 pm

Under SB 167, those receiving medical baseline allowances, such as people who cannot leave their home due to their illness or condition, would continue to receive power in areas that otherwise wouldn’t have it due to wildfires. What is it? ...

California Labor, Agriculture and Business Advocate Andy Caldwell Challenging Rep. Salud Carbajal

September 26, 2019 2:05 amSeptember 27, 2019 7:28 am

“My campaign is about the Country and the People. I’m not a party hack,” says Andy Caldwell. “I’ve been a Democrat half my life, and a Republican for half my life – but I am an American first.” Caldwell is...

How California Holds The Key To President Trump’s Impeachment Inquiry

September 25, 2019 10:18 pmSeptember 26, 2019 8:05 am

With a House vote on impeaching President Trump becoming more likely in recent days with an inquiry being launched by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, the Globe takes a look at just how influential California is with impeachment proceedings...

Los Angeles County Votes To Ban Flavored Tobacco And Vaping Products

September 25, 2019 2:49 pm

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors have voted to make it illegal to buy or sell flavored tobacco or vaping products within county limits. The county joins San Francisco, Michigan, and, most recently, Massachusetts, in banning flavored e-cigarettes and...

Challenges to Lawmaking in California

September 25, 2019 8:07 amSeptember 25, 2019 8:17 am

Individuals and groups engaged in California’s lawmaking process may find several challenges in their legislative endeavors. There are institutional challenges, as well as political ones, that complicate the legislative process and that must be overcome to achieve a successful outcome...

Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration After EPA Revokes The State’s Vehicle Emissions Standards

September 25, 2019 6:40 amSeptember 25, 2019 10:19 pm

Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed a lawsuit opposing President Donald Trump and his administration for revoking California’s ability to set their own car emissions standards. Becerra is joined by Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Air Resources Board, 24 Attorneys...

RECAP: AB 1424, The Bill That Would Help Set Car Charging Station Payment Options

September 25, 2019 2:07 amSeptember 24, 2019 7:08 pm

After years of uncertainty, AB 1424 would set standards on how to pay for electric vehicle charges. What is it? Assembly Bill 1424. AB 1424 would standardize how payments work at electric charging stations. By 2021, all electric charging stations...