Tag: California legislation
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...
California Congress Debates EVs and Taxes: Implications and Impact
Four months into Donald Trump’s second term, the GOP leaders are trying to score some big wins for him. They're pushing for two controversial bills that could have a huge impact on California.One of...
California Democrats successfully pass comprehensive sex trafficking legislation
Assemblymember Maggy Krell, a Sacramento Democrat, caused quite a stir in the state Legislature recently. She led a charge to pass stricter penalties for soliciting sex from 16- and 17-year-olds, defying Democratic leaders in...
California’s Ineffective Policy Initiatives: A Closer Look
California's Ineffective Policy Initiatives: An In-Depth AnalysisIn a bustling press conference at SEIU Local 721 in Los Angeles on Sept. 28, 2023, fast food workers gathered with high hopes as Governor Gavin Newsom signed...
Inspiring Wage Theft Legislation: Impact of CalMatters Reporting
Pizza Hut Employees Rally Against Wage Theft and Unfair Scheduling Practices in Los AngelesIn a powerful display of solidarity and protest, Pizza Hut employees in Los Angeles took to the streets on January 26,...
Potential Negative Impact of 1995 California Immigrant Rights Ruling
Law enforcement officials recently conducted a raid in a Denver apartment complex on February 5, 2025. This is part of the larger immigration enforcement activities happening across California, the state with the largest population...
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...
California Voters Uninsure Kids: Fixing the Damage Before It’s Too Late
California Voters Uninsure Kids: A Closer Look at the Ongoing Struggle for Medi-Cal CoverageIn California, nearly 400,000 children face the harrowing reality of losing their Medi-Cal health insurance coverage each year due to administrative...
California’s New Laws Effective July 1: What You Need to Know
A range of new state laws will come into effect in California on July 1, covering various aspects of daily life. Governor Gavin Newsom approved 890 new laws last year, with most taking effect...
California Sheriff Criticizes Democrats for Unethical Plot to Undermine Anti-Crime Proposal
A ballot measure aimed at reforming a controversial proposition blamed by many for increased crime in California is facing criticism by Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco. The proposition in question is Prop 47, which...
California Amendment Warning: Pandora’s Box of Polyamory and Child Marriages
A proposed state constitutional amendment in California has stirred up controversy, with concerns that it could open the door to polyamorous, incestuous, and child marriages. Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5 (ACA 5) seeks to remove...