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Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Slew of Marijuana Bills

September 21, 2022 5:41 pmSeptember 22, 2022 8:28 am

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a slew of legislation this week intended to insure easy access to marijuana and guarantee that past use is not held against anybody. Ten bills were signed in all, including the law —just covered by...

Which Version of the Bill?

September 20, 2022 10:03 amSeptember 20, 2022 10:38 am

Most Capitol observers would answer the question, “which version of the bill below is this?” with the following statement: “It is the August 15th version.” That is one answer, but it is not the answer that the Office of Legislative...

California’s Unions Are Misusing Their Power

September 20, 2022 2:54 amSeptember 20, 2022 7:34 am

If you go to the “what we do” page of the California Labor Federation, the lead paragraph starts with this sentence: “The California Labor Federation is dedicated to promoting and defending the interests of working people and their families for...

Governor Signs AB 2188 – Testing for Cannabis Use

September 19, 2022 11:00 amSeptember 19, 2022 11:04 am

On September 19, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 2188, by Assembly Member Bill Quirk (D-Fremont). AB 2188 amends Government Code Section 12954 relating to the use of cannabis. Existing California law, the Fair Employment and Housing...

The Role of Mason’s Manual

September 19, 2022 7:24 amSeptember 19, 2022 2:16 pm

What is Mason’s Manual and why is its role in the California Legislature? Originally published in 1935, “Mason’s Manual of Legislative Procedure,” commonly referred to as Mason’s Manual, is the official parliamentary authority of most state legislatures in the United...

Sacramento ‘916 Day’ Beautification Event Marred by Homeless Encampment

September 19, 2022 2:50 amSeptember 18, 2022 7:28 pm

On Sept. 13, 2022, the Sacramento City Council declared “916 Day” to “celebrate city parks as the cornerstone of our 916 Community.” On Sept. 16 and 17, city parks commissioners held a number of “beautification and service events” at a...

Former USC Dean to Plead Guilty to Bribery

September 19, 2022 2:30 amSeptember 19, 2022 2:17 pm

In the interest of full disclosure, I married into a (huge) family of UCLA Bruin alumni. I learned quickly (it was included in my wedding vows) that the University of Southern California (USC) was the ugly enemy and any mention...