In summary Shut out from winning statewide offices, the state GOP is seeking to capitalize on parents’ anger to win local school board races in 2022 and motivate Republican voters. The party’s “Parent Revolt” program is its most ambitious school board …
In summary On suspense file day, state legislators killed dozens of bills, including some controversial proposals on health care costs, social media regulation, pay transparency, climate change and much, more more. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY …
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated sitting Supreme Court justice Patricia Guerrero to be the high court’s chief justice. She would be the first Latina chief in a state where Latinos are under-represented on the bench. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST …
In summary Texas put a bounty on abortion providers and California did the same for illegal gun sales. But bounties have a long and troubled history — and critics say bringing them back is not a good idea. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND …
Lea este artículo en español. Update, Aug. 26, 2022: The chairperson of the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission called for a broader review of Govern For California’s campaign fundraising system days after the agency’s enforcement staff decided not …
In summary In California elections, it only takes a handful of signatures and votes for legislative write-in candidates to get on the November ballot. Eleven made it this year, though some won very little support. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY …
In summary New state laws on police accountability are testing the limits of several agencies, including the Department of Justice, which say they need more resources for these new duties. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND POLITICS NEWS Lea …
In summary State environmental experts worry that smashing old TVs, monitors and laptops in so-called ‘rage rooms’ may release hazardous waste or potentially harm customers’ health. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND POLITICS NEWS Lea este …
In summary Proposition 47 removed the threat of jail time for simple drug possession. Now participation in drug courts is way down. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND POLITICS NEWS Last year, Yolo County tried an experiment: No one arrested for …
In summary Like many other states, California forbids slavery but allows involuntary servitude for prisoners. A bid to ask voters to change via a constitutional amendment failed in the Legislature. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND POLITICS …
In summary Responding to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, California legislators push a bill to restrict concealed carry permits. New numbers show a wide variation among counties in how many permits have been issued. But in publishing the data, the state …
In summary A U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning a strict New York law on who can carry concealed weapons will likely lead to a challenge of California gun laws. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND POLITICS NEWS Lea este artículo en español. …
In summary As California dismantles its youth prisons, the governor and six labor unions strike a deal to pay out lucrative retention bonuses capping at $50,000. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND POLITICS NEWS Gov. Gavin Newsom and six labor …
