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Recycled Purchase Mandates on Local Governments

February 7, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 7, 2025 2:31 am

The California Public Contract Code in Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 3.5 contains recycled product procurement mandates pertaining to local governments. Section 22150 provides that, if fitness and quality are equal, each local public entity is required to purchase recycled...

Bill to Limit Youth Chatbot Usage Gains Support In The Senate

February 6, 2025 2:26 pmFebruary 6, 2025 2:26 pm

A new bill that would force companies that use chatbots to have them frequently remind users under the age of 18 that they are not talking to a real person gained support this week. Senate Bill 243, authored by Senator...

Greenberg: Dismantle the San Francisco Office of Racial Equity

February 6, 2025 3:00 amFebruary 6, 2025 5:22 am

Even with the recent Executive Orders from President Trump, you’ll see San Francisco’s official policy to continue supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, DEI. As exposed for doing the opposite of inclusion, DEI has been long-reported on by yours truly. But...

Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee

February 6, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 6, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Public Contract Code, in Division 2, Part 2, Chapter 1, Article 7.2, provides for the Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee as part of the State Contract Act. Section 10245 established the Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee, which consists of...

Is Healthcare a Human Right?

February 5, 2025 3:00 pmFebruary 5, 2025 3:01 pm

Is Healthcare a Human Right? My answer, having been a general surgeon for 45 years is hell no! My healthcare is a personal obligation, and I am 100% responsible for how I take care of myself. And that is your...

Pres. Trump to Investigate California’s High-Speed Rail Scheme: ‘Worst Managed Project I’ve Seen’

February 5, 2025 10:21 amFebruary 5, 2025 10:21 am

With President Donald Trump’s announcement Tuesday that he will be launching an investigation into the high cost of California High Speed Rail fulfilling a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promise made late last year, many are celebrating. Not the Fresno...

What Are the Key Dates in Law for the State Budget?

February 5, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 5, 2025 2:31 am

Many Capitol observers believe all of the relevant dates applicable to the state’s budget are contained in the California Constitution. However, there are only two dates found in the state Constitution. And, they are both found in Article IV dealing...