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This Bill Contains Several Unique ‘Notwithstanding’ Clauses

September 18, 2022 8:22 amSeptember 18, 2022 8:24 am

The phrase, “notwithstanding any other law,” is used in numerous statutes in California. The purpose of this phrase is to place a specific provision of law above all others that may conflict with the new provision of law. The general...

Editorial: Rob Bonta Is Right About Amazon

September 18, 2022 2:31 amSeptember 19, 2022 10:58 am

The California Globe has not found much opportunity to praise elected California Democrats. But Attorney General Rob Bonta is right to sue Amazon for its anti-competitive, unfair, and just plain piggish policies. Conservatives ought to join liberals who are finally...

Gov. Newsom’s Adolescent Put-Downs of Governor Ron DeSantis

September 17, 2022 10:40 amSeptember 18, 2022 10:50 am

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on the Department of Justice to charge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis with kidnapping for sending illegal immigrants to other parts of the country, the Globe reported Friday. Governors Abbott and...

Gov. Newson Signs Bill on Juror Travel Reimbursement Pay Increase

September 17, 2022 2:30 amSeptember 16, 2022 10:05 pm

A bill that would increase juror pay through more driving and public transportation reimbursement was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday. Assembly Bill 1981, authored by Assemblyman Alex Lee (D-San Jose), will change the 34 cents a...

Gov. Newsom Calls on DOJ to Charge Florida and Texas Govs with ‘Kidnapping’ for Shipping Immigrants Out of State

September 16, 2022 7:51 amSeptember 16, 2022 10:00 am

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on the Department of Justice to charge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis with kidnapping for sending illegal immigrants to other parts of the country. Governors Abbott and DeSantis have been sending...

How Can a Higher Vote Threshold Be Imposed on Bills in the California Legislature?

September 15, 2022 5:05 pmSeptember 15, 2022 5:08 pm

The California Constitution, in Article IV, Section 8(b)(3), clearly states the following: “No bill may be passed unless, by rollcall vote entered in the journal, a majority of the membership of each house concurs.” As a result, in the state...

What Ballot Initiatives Will Californians Face in the Nov. 8th Election?

September 15, 2022 8:45 amSeptember 15, 2022 8:47 am

California has 7 ballot initiatives qualified for the November 2022 General Election ballot. There is also colossal spending behind the measures. So what’s hot, what’s not and what’s toxic? The Globe checked in with Ballotpedia and the California Secretary of...