Legislature Archives - Page 2 of 166

The Financial Power of California’s Government Unions

August 5, 2020 2:29 amAugust 7, 2020 11:16 am

There is no special interest in California that wields more influence over state and local politics than public sector unions. At every level of government, from the office of the governor to a school board managing a district with only...

Bill Would Allow Certified Midwifes to Perform Abortions Without Doctors

August 4, 2020 5:19 pm

On Friday, the Assembly Business and Professions Committee will hear a bill that would allowed certified nurse-midwifes to perform abortions without doctor supervision. Certified nurse-midwives close to getting expanded rights and duties Senate Bill 1237, authored by Senator Bill Dodd...

Women’s Hygiene Products Ingredient List Bill Close To Senate Approval

August 4, 2020 1:57 pmAugust 7, 2020 11:19 am

On Monday, a bill to require all women’s health and menstrual products in California to come with clear labeling and ingredient lists was sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee following months of near-universal approvals in the Assembly and other Senate...

Trophy Hunting, African Animal Product Importation Ban Bill To Be Heard In Assembly Committee

August 4, 2020 6:30 amAugust 3, 2020 8:53 pm

This week, the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife is due to have a hearing over a bill that would effectively end wildlife trafficking into California. A trophy hunt, wild animal importation ban Senate Bill 1175, authored by Senator...

Assembly Bill To Raise Taxes For Higher Income Earners Faces Tough Legislative Votes

August 3, 2020 1:01 pmAugust 4, 2020 8:09 pm

On Monday, a recently amended bill that would increase taxes on small businesses and taxpayers making over $1 million of taxable income a year began it’s month-long fight to be passed and approved by the end of the legislative session...

California Transportation Commission

August 3, 2020 6:17 amAugust 3, 2020 6:25 am

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) was established in state government by legislation enacted in 1977 and began operations the following year. A purpose of the CTC is to ensure the implementation of a single transportation policy for the state. The...

Sacramento: Typical of Poorly Run Blue-Mayor Cities

August 3, 2020 2:12 amAugust 3, 2020 8:51 pm

Sacramento, CA has been run by Democrat Mayors and Democrat-dominated city councils for decades. And as with other Democrat-dominated cities, Sacramento, like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland, have become horrific sh*t-holes, with streets lined with people living in...