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California Democrats Look to Turn Kavanaugh Confirmation Into a Blue Wave

October 9, 2018 6:30 amNovember 7, 2018 4:56 pm

Governor Jerry Brown, the highest ranking public official in the state, released a formal statement directly following Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination saying “This controversial and partisan choice further deepens the divisions of America and profoundly undermines democratic governance. A real tragedy.”...

Equity and Justice Package of Bills Represents Unprecedented Reform

October 3, 2018 7:30 amOctober 4, 2018 3:34 pm

In the winter of 2016, we introduced bills to bring common sense back into the criminal justice system after an era of mass incarceration. Now, after the signing of the 10th bill on Sunday, California has moved the needle on...

Gov Signs Law Requiring Corporate Boards To Include Women

October 2, 2018 7:36 am

The Governor has signed a package of bills “to protect and support women, children and working families across California.” Among these bills was a closely watched proposal requiring companies principally located in California to include at least one woman on their...

Sen. Portantino Goes 1 for 2 on Long-Gun Proposals

October 1, 2018 7:00 amOctober 4, 2018 9:18 am

Senator Anthony Portantino (D-Los Angeles) has received one signature and one veto on his two long-gun proposals: Governor Brown has signed Senator Portantino’s proposal to raise the age requirement from 18 to 21 for the purchase of long-guns. California already...

Governor Says No to ‘Two More Hours Of Mayhem’

October 1, 2018 6:00 amOctober 1, 2018 5:51 am

Has our libertine governor transformed into Carry Nation? Senate Bill 905 authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) would have allowed nine California cities, including San Francisco, to extend the sale of alcohol in bars and restaurants from 2AM to...

Governor Declares September 28th Native American Day

September 28, 2018 3:55 pmSeptember 28, 2018 3:51 pm

Celebrating the 51st annual Native American Day at the state Capitol today, leaders of Native American tribes from across California came together to watch and rejoice as Governor Jerry Brown issued a proclamation declaring September 28, 2018, as Native American...

Stunner: Brown Rejects Senate Bill to Allow Non-Citizens to Serve on State Boards

September 28, 2018 3:34 pmSeptember 29, 2018 9:37 am

In a shocking decision, Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill most thought would easily gain his signature. SB 174 by State Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) would have allowed non U.S. citizens to serve on state and local boards...