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California Congressional Democrats Voted for Largest Tax Increase in American History

May 19, 2025 4:52 pmMay 20, 2025 1:35 pm

California’s Democrat Members of Congress just tried to unleash the largest tax increase in history by voting against making President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” also known as H.Con.Res.14. Every Congressional Democrat voted...

GM Latest Car Maker to Turn Against CA’s 2035 Gas Powered Car Sales Ban Mandate

May 19, 2025 2:42 pmMay 19, 2025 2:42 pm

Over the weekend, General Motors shifted their stance on California’s 2035 new gas powered car sales ban mandate, introducing lobbying efforts to help end the mandate, as well as urging employees to help as well by contacting Senators to vote...

Medicaid Deserves To Be ‘Cherished and Loved’ – and Reformed

May 19, 2025 2:29 pmMay 19, 2025 2:33 pm

Medicaid has become a political lightning rod as House Republicans have been in negotiations on President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” advancing his agenda. Some Republican lawmakers have expressed concerns over aggressive spending cuts on Medicaid and other federal...

Latest U.S. Census Data on Cities: Florida and Texas Still Dominant in Growth

May 19, 2025 2:58 amMay 19, 2025 2:59 am

The latest U.S. Census Bureau “Population Growth Reported Across Cities and Towns in All U.S. Regions” reports “Cities of all sizes grew on average from 2023 to 2024 with Southern and Western cities experiencing accelerated growth.” Interestingly, the fastest growing...

Bill to Allow Diversion Programs Instead of Jail For Some Felonies Faces Rocky Road

May 18, 2025 2:45 amMay 18, 2025 2:46 am

A bill that would expand the usage of diversion programs in courts from solely misdemeanor offenses to including non-violent felonies continued to face a challenging future this week as more lawmakers continue to challenge the controversial bill. Assembly Bill 1231,...

Legislation to Eliminate Parental Punishments for Chronically Truant Students Delayed in Assembly

May 17, 2025 2:45 amMay 17, 2025 2:46 am

A bill to eliminate jail time, fines, and benefit reductions for the parents of chronically truant students was postponed in an Assembly Appropriations Committee this week, creating the latest speed bump for the bill. Assembly Bill 461, authored by Assemblyman...

Gov. Newsom Goes On International Interview Blitz Criticizing Trump and Tariffs

May 16, 2025 4:52 pmMay 16, 2025 4:56 pm

California Governor Gavin Newsom wrapped up several weeks worth of international interviews this week, defending his decision to have California work on separate trade deals with other countries, and blasting President Trump’s tariffs non-stop. Ever since President Trump unveiled new...