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Frequently Asked Questions about Lobbyist Exemptions

March 1, 2024 2:45 amMarch 1, 2024 2:46 am

Are there exemptions to California’s lobbying laws? Yes, the Political Reform Act contains detailed laws related to lobbyists in Chapter 6, and Article 3 of Chapter 6 deals with Exemptions and contains Government Code Section 86300. Are public officials exempt...

Human Trafficking Felony Bill Introduced In Senate

March 1, 2024 2:30 amMarch 1, 2024 6:31 am

A bill that would strengthen protections for children by making the act of soliciting, agreeing to engage in, or engaging in any act of commercial sex with a minor a felony to help fight human trafficking was formally announced on...

Scott Baugh, Dave Min Narrowly Lead U.S. House 47th District Against Other Dem, GOP Candidates

February 29, 2024 7:06 pm

With the Primary election less than a week away, Congresswoman Katie Porter’s (D-CA) Orange County district continues to be one of the most contentious House races nationwide, let alone in California. Porter narrowly defeated former Assemblyman and former Orange County...

Gov. Newsom’s Office Denies Panera Bread Exemption in Minimum Wage Bill, But Doesn’t Back it Up

February 29, 2024 6:36 pmFebruary 29, 2024 6:36 pm

Wednesday the Globe reported that California Governor Gavin Newsom exempted a billionaire buddy from California’s new $20 minimum wage law. Billionaire Greg Flynn owns more than two dozen Panera Bread locations in California, as well as Applebee’s, Pizza Hut, Taco...

Another $170 Million – EDD Faces Fed Debt Interest Hike

February 29, 2024 2:25 pmFebruary 29, 2024 2:25 pm

On January 1, the interest rate the federal government is charging the state on its more than $20 billion unemployment insurance trust fund debt rose from 1.68% to 2.61%. At first blush, that doesn’t look like too much and the...

Schiff, Garvey Lead U.S. Senate Race In Latest Poll

February 29, 2024 12:45 pmFebruary 29, 2024 12:45 pm

According to the final Emerson College primary poll released on Thursday, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) continues his massive lead in the U.S. Senate Primary election, with former professional baseball star Steve Garvey (R) currently three points ahead of Congresswoman Katie...

Gavin’s Conundrum: A Hypothetical Conversation Between the Governor and His Socks

February 29, 2024 12:10 pmFebruary 29, 2024 12:38 pm

It’s been a long day, Gavin Newsom says to himself as he sits on the edge of the bed to take off his shoes. Shoes off and then the socks, but he takes a moment to look at his socks...