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Economic Relief Coming in Assembly Bill 87

February 2, 2022 5:21 pmFebruary 2, 2022 5:33 pm

As part of the “early action” budget items, Assembly Bill 87 was amended the afternoon of February 2 for a vote next expected next week on the Floors of the Senate and Assembly. AB 87 is authored by the Assembly...

Truth in Election Campaign Endorsements

February 2, 2022 3:11 pmFebruary 2, 2022 3:01 pm

California’s Elections Code provides laws related to the endorsement of candidates in election campaigns in Division 20, Chapter 1. Section 20000 provides that Chapter 1 is known as the Truth in Endorsements Law. Section 20001 provides four legislative findings: The...

California Surgeon General Nadine Burke Harris Abruptly Resigns

February 2, 2022 11:56 amApril 3, 2022 3:19 pm

California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris abruptly resigned with no explanation on Tuesday after serving for three years since the post was first created by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2019. Press play to hear a narrated version of this...

California Fair Political Practice Commission Statutory Provisions

February 2, 2022 6:21 amFebruary 2, 2022 6:25 am

California’s Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) was created by Proposition 9, which was adopted by the voters in June 1974. Under Title 9 (“Political Reform”) of the Government Code is Chapter 3, which is titled “Fair Political Practices Commission,” and...

Assemblywoman Autumn Burke Resigns, Leaving 5th Seat Open in Assembly

February 2, 2022 2:09 amFebruary 1, 2022 8:10 pm

Assemblywoman Autumn Burke (D-Inglewood) resigned on Tuesday, citing the challenges of a post-COVID-19 landscape and wanting to spend more time with her family. The daughter of former Assemblywoman, Los Angeles County Supervisor, and Congresswoman Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, Autumn Burke was...

Ballot Arguments in California Elections

February 1, 2022 3:10 pmFebruary 1, 2022 3:16 pm

California’s Elections Code provides rules for ballot arguments for measures submitted to the voters in state elections that are contained in Division 9, Chapter 1, Article 6. Article 6 is titled “Arguments Concerning Measures Submitted to Voters.” Section 9060 provides...

Is Gov. Newsom’s Closure of San Quentin Abuse of Executive Authority?

February 1, 2022 2:39 pmFebruary 1, 2022 8:47 pm

California Gov. Gavin Newsom defied the state’s voters within 6 weeks of being sworn in January 2019. He said during his campaign he would abide by the will of California voters who in 2016 rejected Proposition 66, a ballot initiative...