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Statewide Universal Basic Income Introduced in Assembly

December 8, 2020 5:50 pm

On Monday, a bill that would bring universal basic income (UBI) to all Californians was introduced to the Assembly. Assembly Bill 65, authored by Assemblyman Evan Low (D-Campbell), would specifically create the California Universal Basic Income Program that, with taxpayer...

AB 71 – $2.4 Billion Tax Hike to Create a ‘Statewide Homelessness Solutions’ Program?

December 8, 2020 5:18 pmJanuary 13, 2021 3:46 pm

On December 7, the first day of the California Legislature’s 2021-22 Session, Assembly Members Luz Rivas and David Chiu introduced AB 71, which would create a “statewide homelessness solutions program.” Currently, the bill is a statement of legislative intent. However,...

AB 2: Legislative Review of Regulations

December 8, 2020 3:18 pmDecember 10, 2020 8:47 am

On December 7, the first day of the California Legislature’s 2021-22 Session, Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) introduced Assembly Bill 2, which would make several changes to the state regulatory process. The bill would amend Sections 11343.4 and 11349.3 of and...

SCA 1 – ‘Yes’ means Yes, ‘No’ means No on Referenda

December 8, 2020 3:07 pmDecember 10, 2020 8:46 am

On December 7, the first day of the California Legislature’s 2021-22 Session, Senator Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys), introduced Senate Constitutional Amendment 1, which would place this measure before the statewide voters in June 2022 to make changes to Article II...

Bill That Would Allow Direct Deposit For EDD Benefits Introduced in Assembly

December 8, 2020 2:51 pmDecember 10, 2020 8:48 am

On Monday, a bill that would allow a direct deposit option for unemployed benefits by California recipients was introduced in the Assembly. Assembly Bill 74, authored by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), would allow for all Employment Development Department (EDD)...

Assemblyman Kevin Kiley Schools Entire Assembly on Abdication of Constitutional Responsibility During COVID Crisis

December 8, 2020 2:47 pmDecember 10, 2020 8:48 am

The California Legislature convened Monday to swear-in newly elected members and to vote for Senate and Assembly leaders. Assemblyman Kevin Kiley (R-Granite Bay), who has been an outspoken critique of the Legislature’s abdication of its Constitutional responsibilities during the COVID...

How and Why California Became a Deep Blue One-Party State

December 8, 2020 12:43 pmDecember 8, 2020 12:46 pm

California Globe editor Katy Grimes joined Mike Slater, San Diego radio and talk host, to discuss California’s corruption and why California is a one-party state. Mike also interviewed former California Assemblyman Chuck DeVore and KABC radio talk host John Phillips....