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Nonpublic School Safeguard Improvement Bill Passes Senate Education Committee In 7-0 Vote
A bill aimed at improving safeguards for nonpublic school students passed the Senate Education Committee on Thursday with a unanimous vote. Senate Bill 373, authored by Senators Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), would target nonpublic schools...
Bill to Allow Rideshare Drivers to Unionize Introduced In Assembly
A new bill that would allow ride-sharing app drivers to collectively bargain as independent contractors and allow unions to negotiate with rideshare companies, effectively going around the voter-passed Prop 22, was announced earlier this week. Assembly Bill 1340, authored by...
Cat Declawing Ban Legislation Passes Assembly Committee
A bill that would ban the act of declawing cats, except in a few exceptions, gained momentum this week following it’s passage in the Assembly Business and Professions Committee. Assembly Bill 867, authored by Assemblyman Alex Lee (D-San Jose), would...
Runoff for Mayors John McCann, Paloma Aguirre in SD County Supes Special Election
Chula Vista Mayor John McCann (R) and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre (D) were selected to move onto the July 1st primary election in the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Special primary election held on Tuesday, defeating five other...
Department of Insurance Holds Public Hearing Over Proposed State Farm Insurance Rate Hike
The California Department of Insurance held a public hearing on Tuesday to help determine if they should accept the request by State Farm Insurance to increase the rate on rental homes, non-rental homes, rental units, and condos by at least...
Bill to Limit Rooster Ownership Climbs Through Assembly Committees
A bill that would severely limit rooster ownership for some Californians is poised to make it through the Assembly in the coming weeks following support coming from a majority of lawmakers in Sacramento. Assembly Bill 928, authored by Assemblyman Chris...