#california-legislature

[ follow ]
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Skelton: Big state budget questions linger about crime, Medi-Cal, Delta tunnel

California's Legislature is active, making significant decisions on a $325 billion budget amid distractions from federal events and local protests.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Solar policy plan jeopardizes housing and energy affordability

If passed, Calderon's bill, AB 942, would suppress the expansion of affordable housing and cause a troubling loss of trust in state commitments.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

CalBike: Help the Caltrans Quick-Build Bill Get Out of Committee - Streetsblog California

The Quick-Build Bill, AB 891, will not move forward if it isn't voted out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee by May 23. We desperately need this bill, which will allow Caltrans to more consistently use quick-build methods to swiftly fix dangerous spots on state routes and protect vulnerable road users.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Gov. Newsom picks housing over CEQA in 2 bills aimed at speeding construction

"It's time to get serious about this issue, period, full stop," Newsom said this morning. "If you care about your kids you care about getting this done. This is the biggest opportunity to do something big and bold and the only impediment is us."
NYC politics
#mental-health
Silicon Valley
fromLocal News Matters
2 months ago

Two efforts to support local newsrooms seek public hearings before California legislators - Local News Matters

Efforts are underway in California to redirect advertising revenue back to local news by funding fellowships and holding tech companies accountable.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Walters: Lawmakers play Whac-A-Mole with failed legislation

California's political landscape often sees legislation re-emerge through procedural maneuvers, reflecting ongoing battles over transparency in ballot measures.
Law
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Silver Taube: Proposed state legislation would strengthen workers' rights - San Jose Spotlight

California legislators are addressing wage theft, labor compliance, and human trafficking through several proposed bills.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.latimes.com
4 months ago

Guest writer: Why California's Latinos are just as politically divided as everyone else

California's Latino Legislative Caucus excludes Republicans, despite a rising number of Latino Republican legislators.
California
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Education bill aims to ease transferring to California universities with representation goals

California bill AB 9 aims to enhance transfer opportunities for community college students to Cal State and UC schools by establishing guidelines.
[ Load more ]