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California ‘Cocktail Trivia:’ Official State Designations

February 22, 2023 7:03 amFebruary 22, 2023 7:16 am

Do you like “cocktail trivia”? If so, did you know that California law lists over 35 items as official state designations? California Government Code Title 1, Division 2, Chapter 2 (titled “State Flag and Emblems”) contains the following official state...

Governor Newsom Condemns Lawsuit Against AB 2273 Online Law

February 22, 2023 2:30 amFebruary 22, 2023 6:56 am

Governor Gavin Newsom released a statement on Tuesday against a court case challenging a law passed last year that was intended to protect the data and privacy of children online over free speech and ease of business concerns. Signed into...

SB 731: Work from Home

February 21, 2023 8:49 pmFebruary 21, 2023 8:50 pm

On February 17, 2023, Senate Bill 731 by Sen. Angelique Ashby (D-Sacramento) was introduced to prohibit discriminatory employment practices in certain work from home situations. SB 731 would add Government Code Section 12940.2. Current state law, the California Fair Employment...

Proposed Bill Will Add New Religious Garment, Grooming Standards In Prisons

February 21, 2023 8:41 pmFebruary 22, 2023 7:00 am

A bill that proposes to add new state guidelines regarding religious clothing and grooming in prisons and jails, including what to do about headwear and beards, was assigned to the Senate Public Safety Committee over the weekend. Senate Bill 309,...

AB 1356: Mass Layoffs

February 21, 2023 8:27 pmFebruary 21, 2023 8:33 pm

On February 17, 2023, Assembly Bill 1356 by Assemblyman Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) was introduced regarding relocations, terminations, and mass layoffs. AB 1356 would amend Labor Code Sections 1400.5, 1401, 1402, and 1403. Section 1 of the bill would amend Labor...

The Latest In Woke Hysteria: California Bill Claims Police DOGS Are Racist!

February 21, 2023 7:32 pmFebruary 21, 2023 8:14 pm

Woke hysteria has hit an all-time ridiculous height as far-Left California lawmakers have introduced a bill to stop the use of DOGS from crime enforcement because…they’re RACIST! Assembly Bill 42, introduced by far-Left California Assembly members Corey Jackson and Ash...

SB 636: Utilization Review by California Doctors in Workers’ Comp Cases

February 21, 2023 11:06 amFebruary 21, 2023 11:10 am

On February 16, 2023, Senate Bill 636 by Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) was introduced to require the use of California licensed physicians who conduct utilization reviews in workers’ compensation cases. SB 636 would amend Labor Code Sections 3209.3 and...