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Bill to Expand and Modernize Court Reporter Pool in CA Introduced In Assembly

May 15, 2025 2:45 amMay 15, 2025 2:46 am

A bill aimed at expanding and modernizing the court reporter pool in California was introduced in the Assembly on Tuesday, with the ultimate goal of the bill to bring forward digital court reporters in addition to the current pool of...

Temporary Restraining Orders in Family Law

May 15, 2025 2:30 amMay 15, 2025 2:31 am

Division 2, Part 3 of the California Family Code deals with temporary restraining orders in this state. Section 231 provides that this part applies to a temporary restraining order in a summons issued under either of two specified provisions: Section...

May Budget Revise 2025-2026 Grows to $322 Billion, with $12 Billion Deficit

May 14, 2025 5:04 pmMay 14, 2025 5:13 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his revised 2025-2026 budget on Wednesday, proposing a $12 billion deficit in California alongside his $321.9 billion budget. In his speech, and later in a statement, Newsom primarily blamed President Donald Trump for the $12 billion...

Gov. Newsom Announces Halt on Expansion of Illegal Immigrants in Medi-Cal

May 14, 2025 1:03 pmMay 14, 2025 1:03 pm

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday before his revised budget presentation that, because of soaring costs, he wants to halt the expansion of all illegal immigrants into Medi-Cal, California’s Medicare program, reversing a long-held position of his that he...

No Funding for Prop. 36 in Gov. Newsom’s May Budget Revise

May 14, 2025 12:51 pmMay 14, 2025 12:57 pm

California Governor Gavin Newsom made very clear Wednesday his budget priorities by not funding voter-passed Proposition 36, and continuing to allow illegal immigrants receive taxpayer funded Medi-Cal. Our interview Tuesday with Senator Tony Strickland addressed his efforts and request that...

Insurance Commissioner Lara Approves 17% State Farm Rate Hike

May 14, 2025 2:45 amMay 14, 2025 2:46 am

California Department of Insurance (CDI) Commissioner Ricardo Lara gave a final sign off on the controversial 17% rate hike sought by State Farm Insurance on Tuesday, following a court decision okaying the rate increase earlier in the day. According to...

Recycled Purchase Mandates on Local Governments

May 14, 2025 2:30 amMay 14, 2025 2:31 am

The California Public Contract Code in Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 3.5 contains recycled product procurement mandates pertaining to local governments. Section 22150 provides that, if fitness and quality are equal, each local public entity is required to purchase recycled...