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)....

Assemblyman Todd Gloria’s Calculated Flip-Flopping Revealed in Two Bills

October 19, 2019 7:30 amOctober 20, 2019 4:15 pm

The signing of Assembly Bill 1413 and Assembly Bill 1290 into law has shown that Assemblyman Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) has only authored some bills to increase his chances of winning the San Diego mayoral election in March. In a 2016...

Rejected Senate Bill On Planned Blackout Protections Finds New Life After Northern California Power Shutdown

October 18, 2019 6:22 pm

Once fizzled out Senate Bill 378 has found new life this month after public outcry following the planned PG&E power outages last week. Authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), SB 378 includes a provision where businesses, customers, and local...

PG&E Promises To Improve Communications After Backlash From Governor, PUC, Citizens

October 18, 2019 4:10 pmOctober 19, 2019 7:53 am

Pacific Gas and Electric has responded to criticism over shutting down power to over two million people in Northern California last week, promising that it will get better getting in touch with customers during future blackouts. In a letter to...

Gov. Newsom Named in Federal Lawsuit Targeting New Statewide Rent Control Law

October 18, 2019 9:05 amOctober 19, 2019 7:36 am

The California Legislature passed and Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law Assembly Bill 1482 to impose statewide rent control by capping rent increases. Assembly Bill 1482 by Assemblyman David Chiu (D-San Francisco), prohibits California landlords from raising rent...

Amending or Revising the California Constitution

October 18, 2019 6:01 amOctober 17, 2019 7:09 am

The Constitution of the State of California, originally adopted in 1849, sets forth the powers, duties and functions of California state government. It is one of the longest constitutions in the world at over 100 pages in length, which is...