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Frequently Asked Questions About California Special Sessions

February 6, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 6, 2024 2:46 am

Can the Governor call a special session for any reason? Under Article IV, Section 3(b) of the state constitution, it is “on extraordinary occasions” that the Governor by proclamation can force the Legislature to assemble in special session. This is...

Gov. Gavin Newsom Declares State Of Emergency as Powerful Storm Wallops SoCal

February 5, 2024 4:39 pmFebruary 5, 2024 4:39 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency throughout most of Southern California on Sunday and Monday over the large atmospheric river event that is currently bringing massive amounts of rain and flooding to the region. The storm, which first...

Assembly Republican Leader Gallagher Files Legal Brief Supportive of Taxpayer Protection Initiative

February 5, 2024 3:00 amFebruary 7, 2024 6:34 am

The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, would give voters final approval on future taxes and fees imposed by state and local governments. The measure has already qualified for the November 2024 ballot. However, Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats...

About Last Week: Kamala’s Groovy…

February 5, 2024 2:30 amFebruary 5, 2024 2:31 am

A quick thought experiment: Dan Quayle was a – rightly or wrongly – a widely mocked vice president, dismissed as a lightweight. Kamala Harris is – rightly – mocked for her garbledeegook speaking style, her nastiness to her staff, and...

Frequently Asked Questions About Items on Concurrence

February 4, 2024 8:16 amFebruary 4, 2024 8:16 am

What does concurrence mean? Concurrence is the method by which the house of origin agrees to the amendments that were made to a bill by the other house. In the Assembly, when can a concurrence in Senate amendments vote occur?...

Is the Electric Car Market Collapsing or Cooling?

February 3, 2024 10:00 amFebruary 3, 2024 10:00 am

The electric car market is cooling – in fact, many say it is downright chilly. “Electric vehicle sales have hit a tipping point,” Yahoo Finance reports. “Research firm Kelley Blue Book (KBB) finds that US EV sales in the third...

Newest Book from California Globe Contributor Chris Micheli

February 3, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 3, 2024 2:46 am

Long-time California Globe contributor Chris Micheli has released another book in his series about California state government. This book is titled “Overview of California’s Constitution, Statutes, and Regulations.” It is available for purchase on Amazon and Kindle at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTQZQ6KR Micheli...