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Frequently Asked Questions about Signing Messages by California Governors

November 11, 2023 6:53 amNovember 11, 2023 6:53 am

What is a signing message? Despite no constitutional provision, Governors in this state have long used “signing messages” to accompany a Governor’s signature on a bill. What is an example of a signing message? The following is an example of...

Tulare Lake Subbasin/State Board Workshop

November 11, 2023 2:55 amNovember 11, 2023 10:47 am

About 300, motivated people showed up Wednesday evening November 8th at the beautiful and historic Hanford Civic Center to hear the State Water Resources Control Board staff talk about putting the Tulare Lake Subbasin into probation by April 2024. This...

California Takes the Lead in Regulating Microplastics in Drinking Water

November 11, 2023 2:45 amNovember 11, 2023 2:46 am

The latest phase in California’s effort to limit microplastics in drinking water may cause legal battles over reportable limits, exposure data and human health effects. The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) will test water supplies for microplastics over the...

Los Angeles, San Francisco Mayors Clean Up Cities for Visiting Dignitaries But not for Residents

November 10, 2023 11:08 amNovember 13, 2023 8:59 am

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who ludicrously chairs the U.S. Conference of Mayors’s Homelessness Task Force, is hosting a two-day U.S. Conference of Mayors gathering to discuss the challenges in addressing homelessness. At the same time, San Francisco Mayor London...

Frequently Asked Questions about Motions in the California Legislature

November 9, 2023 6:31 am

What is the process for a motion to adjourn in the Assembly? These motions are not debatable and may not be amended, and are always in order with certain exceptions. A motion to adjourn requires adoption by a majority vote...

Joe From Texas Knows How to Take Back America for the People

November 9, 2023 3:15 amNovember 9, 2023 5:06 pm

“Joe From Texas,” Joe Penland grew up in Texas in a family with limited financial means. His father had a stroke and eventually passed away when Joe was in middle school. His mother took in laundry and ironing, and Joe...

Gov. Newsom Announces $156.4 Million Project Homekey Expansion

November 9, 2023 2:30 amNovember 9, 2023 2:31 am

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that Project Homekey will be expanding once again, sending a total of $156.4 million in grants to six counties across California. According to Newsom and a parallel announcement by the California Department of Housing...