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Chart of California’s November Ballot Measures and Their Status

July 3, 2024 10:16 pmJuly 3, 2024 10:17 pm

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the General Election in California, and across the nation, will take place. There originally were up to 14 measures that could be voted on by the statewide electorate at that time. However, after actions over...

Gov. Gavin Newsom, Former NFL Star Marshawn Lynch Announce New Podcast

July 3, 2024 6:21 pmJuly 3, 2024 6:21 pm

In a surprise announcement on Wednesday, iHeart Radio unveiled a new podcast with Governor Gavin Newsom, former NFL star Marshawn Lynch, and his agent Doug Hendrickson as hosts. The new podcast, called “Politickin” will reportedly not be political, and instead...

Can Any Bill Call an Election?

July 3, 2024 6:14 pmJuly 3, 2024 6:14 pm

In June 2024, we saw two bills that contain a provision to call an election. Both bills contain a “plus” section at the end of the bill, which is an uncodified statute, stating the following: “this act calls an election...

Weak Leadership is Failing California’s Insurance Market

July 3, 2024 3:45 pmJuly 3, 2024 3:45 pm

They say weak leaders make hard times. Under the leadership of Ricardo Lara, the California Department of Insurance is cracking under pressure. The California insurance market is at a breaking point, and Lara is missing in action. As reported by...

When Did SB 1137 Take Effect After the Referendum Was Withdrawn?

July 3, 2024 3:19 pmJuly 3, 2024 5:26 pm

Some have posted the question, when does or did Senate Bill 1137 by Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) take effect after the referendum was withdrawn on Thursday, June 27? SB 1137 prohibits the issuance of new permits for oil and...

‘Trick or Treat’ in July!

July 3, 2024 2:45 amJuly 3, 2024 2:46 am

The recent article in the California Globe covering the style of Democrat Leadership through the maneuvers of Assembly Bill 440 draw more concern and weariness from this Californian. While political shifting and backroom dealing are all matters of fact in...

Gov. Newsom Cancels Plan for Competing Reform Prop. 47 Crime Measure on Nov. Ballot

July 2, 2024 10:14 pmJuly 3, 2024 6:23 am

“Gov. Gavin Newsom is scrapping his plan to put another crime question on the California ballot, three sources involved in the effort confirmed Tuesday night,” KCRA Capitol Correspondent Ashley Zavala reported Tuesday evening. This news comes at an interesting time...