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Overview of California’s Budget Process

January 12, 2020 7:44 amJanuary 12, 2020 10:46 am

The state budget process on paper is similar to the legislative process; however, it can be different in practical terms. The full budget committees of the Senate and Assembly act mostly as the final arbiter of their respective houses when...

Bill that Would End Virginity Testing in California Introduced to Assembly

January 10, 2020 1:55 pm

Virginity testing, the procedure where a doctor or other medical professional performs tests to determine whether or not a woman has had intercourse, may soon be illegal in California. Assembly Bill 1909, introduced by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), would...

California Panhandle

January 10, 2020 6:30 amJanuary 10, 2020 8:51 am

At the Walmart in West Sacramento, panhandlers now give way to signature takers for a bond issue backed by Americans for Cures. As one gatherer explained, the non-profit sought $1.5 billion but that turned out to be a lowball figure....

Governor Newsom Proposes a State-Run Generic Prescription Drug Label

January 10, 2020 6:23 amJanuary 10, 2020 8:21 am

On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom released a new budget proposal that would have the state of California manufacture generic prescription drugs. A plan for California labeled generic drugs “Prescription drug prices are too high,” stated Governor Newsom in a tweet....

Legislative Deadlines

January 10, 2020 6:19 amJanuary 10, 2020 6:21 am

The California Legislature works on the basis of deadlines for moving measures (bills, resolutions and constitutional amendments) through the legislative process. The Assembly Chief Clerk and the Senate Secretary each maintain information related to these legislative deadlines. Based upon the...

Uber Changes App to Comply with AB 5

January 9, 2020 5:02 pmJanuary 10, 2020 8:09 am

Uber made major changes to its app in California on Wednesday to make the rideshare company more compliant with the new AB 5 law. New changes with Uber The new service changes include removing set prices for trips. Instead, single...

Flavored Tobacco and Vaping Products Face Total Ban in California

January 9, 2020 2:08 pm

A bill that would enact a total ban on flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes in California was introduced to the state Senate earlier this week. Under the scope of Senate Bill 793, authored by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo), every flavored...