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Critics Of Proposition to Allow 17-Year-Old Voters In Primaries Ramp Up Opposition

July 31, 2020 9:55 amJuly 30, 2020 9:55 pm

Proposition 18, the ballot initiative that, if passed, would allow 17-year-olds to vote in state primary elections, began to see a larger push against it in July, with many older voter blocs forming a large challenge for the upcoming November...

Center for American Liberty Files Injunction in #OpenCASchools Lawsuit

July 31, 2020 6:47 amJuly 31, 2020 6:58 am

Governor Newsom announced that in more than 30 counties, representing 80% of the state’s population, school buildings will remain closed. “This prohibition of in-person educational instruction appears to restrict both private and public schools—leaving the overwhelming majority of students without...

Gov. Newsom Forms ‘Strike Team’ To Solve Unemployment Issues, Delays At The EDD

July 31, 2020 2:29 amJuly 30, 2020 7:35 pm

On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the formation of a “strike team” to solve numerous issues plaguing the Employment Development Department (EDD). Governor Newsom’s EDD “strike team” Fronted by Government Operations Agency Secretary Yolanda Richardson and open government group Code...

California Supreme Court Finally Rules on Case Affecting Pensions

July 30, 2020 3:32 pmJuly 31, 2020 9:20 am

On Thursday the California Supreme Court issued its ruling in the case Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Association vs Alameda County Employees’ Retirement Association. In plain English, this was a case where attorneys representing government unions were challenging pension reforms enacted by...

Democrat Lawmakers Cancel Hearings for EDD Audit; Botched Billion Dollar PPE Contracts Audit

July 30, 2020 3:22 pmJuly 30, 2020 3:44 pm

Two of the hottest issues currently plaguing California during Gov. Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 statewide lockdown have just been given a pass by Democrat lawmakers, leaving many asking if there is any leadership in the State Capitol, and “where are the...

California High School Seniors Who Missed Graduating In 2020 To Receive Diplomas Under AB 1350

July 30, 2020 2:14 pm

On Wednesday, a bill that would retroactively grant a high school diploma to senior high school students who were in good academic standing but failed to finish high school because of the COVID-19 shutdowns was passed unanimously in the Senate...

Flavored Tobacco Ban Is Still in Play in Legislature Despite COVID

July 30, 2020 7:25 amJuly 30, 2020 7:31 am

The bill to ban flavored tobacco is still in play in the California Legislature despite the shortened legislative session due to COVID-19 shutdowns, and despite that the Food and Drug Association gave the Swedish Match General “Snus,” a “Modified Risk...