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Regular vs. Special Sessions in the California Legislature

October 23, 2019 5:03 amOctober 22, 2019 10:01 pm

The California Legislature can meet in regular, special or joint sessions. A “session” is the designated period of time in which the Legislature meets. A “joint” session, which can occur in a regular or special session, is one in which...

California’s ‘New Normal’

October 23, 2019 2:15 amOctober 22, 2019 7:39 pm

As hundreds of thousands of Californians struggled with power blackouts, Gov. Gavin held a recent press conference at the state’s Office of Emergency Services. “This can’t be the new normal,” the governor proclaimed. Embattled Californians might wonder what he is...

Is Water and Power Rationing California’s Future?

October 23, 2019 2:04 amOctober 24, 2019 6:16 am

Tuesday, another text message warning came in from Pacific Gas & Electric that power outages are imminent. Again. Couple that with a same-day heads-up message from the El Dorado Irrigation District that when the power is out, they cannot pump...

Governor Newsom To Launch Investigation Into High Gas Prices

October 22, 2019 10:18 pmOctober 23, 2019 11:23 am

Governor Gavin Newsom has called on the California Attorney General’s office to investigate big oil companies and the price of gas. The Governor’s call for an investigation comes after a recent California Energy Commission (CEC) report found that companies such...

California Community Colleges’ New Mandate To Serve DACA Students Has No Funding

October 22, 2019 11:51 amOctober 24, 2019 8:43 am

Community colleges serve the largest number of undocumented students of any of California’s higher education systems, but continue to receive the lowest per student funding levels. Now that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1645 into law, California Community...

After Veto Of All Day Kindergarten Bill State Teachers Speak Out

October 22, 2019 4:32 amOctober 22, 2019 1:04 pm

The veto last week of Assembly Bill 197 by Governor Gavin Newsom, to institute all day kindergarten classes at public and charter schools across the state, is already sending shockwaves around schools in California. AB 197, authored by Assemblywoman Shirley...

An Overview of Local and State Open Meetings Laws in California

October 21, 2019 2:25 amOctober 20, 2019 3:24 pm

California has three types of open meetings laws that apply to local and state governmental entities. These laws, adopted over the years, apply to state agencies and departments, the Legislature, and local entities (including city councils and boards of supervisors)....