Tag: California lawmakers
California Lawmakers Reject Hundreds of Bills in Fast-Paced Hearings
California lawmakers recently rejected a slew of proposals in an effort to save costs amidst a $12 billion budget deficit. This rejection included ideas such as tax credits for parents of young children, funding...
Delta Tunnel Project: Clash Between Newsom and Lawmakers Sparks $20B Fight
State legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom are currently at odds over a $20 billion state water project that aims to reroute water from Northern California to Southern California, bypassing the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta....
California Lawmakers Lag Behind on Urgent Affordability Measures
So, there's this customer strolling past a display of fresh eggs at a grocery store in the San Anselmo area of Marin County on September 25, 2024. The scene was captured by Justin Sullivan,...
California lawmakers push for continued federal wildfire aid.
California lawmakers are pushing for continued federal wildfire aid in the aftermath of the devastating L.A. fires. The plea, signed by all 54 House and Senate members, emphasizes the critical need for ongoing support...
Increase in Cal Fire Staffing Budget Proposed by CA Lawmakers
In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County that claimed the lives of 29 individuals, California lawmakers are taking action to enhance Cal Fire staffing. Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire, along...
California’s New ‘Trailer Bill’ Originating from Capitol’s Closed-Door Politics
California's Capitol Building is buzzing with activity, as Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget staff unveiled 59 bills crucial for implementing the 2025-26 state budget proposed recently. While the term "trailer bills" is used to streamline...