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California Budget Deficit Climbs To $68 Billion

December 7, 2023 7:51 pmDecember 7, 2023 7:51 pm

The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) announced on Thursday that the state budget deficit now stands at $68 billion for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, $10 billion higher than initial projections showed earlier this month. California’s state budget has fluctuated wildly in...

LADPH Prevails in First Amendment Lawsuit: Judge Has No Idea How Politics Works

December 7, 2023 7:29 pmDecember 7, 2023 7:30 pm

In a stunning decision, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has sided with the egregious Los Angeles County Department of Health (LADPH) and ruled it did not violate the First Amendment rights of county residents when it shut down...

Stores Across California Prepare For ‘Gender Neutral Aisle’ Law Effective January 1

December 7, 2023 12:29 pmDecember 7, 2023 12:32 pm

In less than a month, AB 1084, which requires gender neutral retail departments in stores that offer children’s or childcare items, will go into effect. With fines starting at $250 per violation, and then climbing to as high as $500...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Legislative Counsel’s Digest

December 7, 2023 6:54 amDecember 7, 2023 6:54 am

What is the “Legislative Counsel’s Digest”? According to the Glossary provided by the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC), the “Digest is prepared by the Legislative Counsel and it summarizes the effect of a proposed bill on current law. It appears...

California Lags on COVID Shot Rates; Previously Ahead, Now Behind Nation

December 7, 2023 6:29 amDecember 7, 2023 6:29 am

It seems the word is getting out about the new COVID shot, just maybe not the word the hard core pandemicists want. As of the last Friday, only 10.1% of Californians had opted to get the latest COVID shot unveiled...

Ringside: California’s 2023 Legislative War on Affordability and Democracy

December 7, 2023 2:33 amDecember 7, 2023 6:30 am

As we move into the final month of 2023, it is appropriate to review recent legislative actions that will have a significant impact on California’s ability to deliver abundant and affordable energy and water to its residents. There isn’t much...

Former San Diego City Councilman, Radio Host Carl DeMaio Announces Run For Assembly

December 6, 2023 5:38 pmDecember 6, 2023 5:41 pm

Former San Diego City Councilman and current radio host Carl DeMaio announced that he will be running for the 75th District Assembly seat on Wednesday, facing off against two other Republicans in the hope of replacing term-limited Assemblywoman Marie Waldron...