Trump won. Will Newsom call a special session of the California Legislature to respond?
California Governor Gavin Newsom is contemplating a special legislative session due to Donald Trump's election.
Gov. Newson vetoes California bill that would help undocumented immigrants buy homes
Governor Newsom vetoed a bill to provide undocumented immigrants access to state-backed home loans, citing budget constraints and the need to manage resources effectively.
Trump won. Will Newsom call a special session of the California Legislature to respond?
California Governor Gavin Newsom is contemplating a special legislative session due to Donald Trump's election.
Gov. Newson vetoes California bill that would help undocumented immigrants buy homes
Governor Newsom vetoed a bill to provide undocumented immigrants access to state-backed home loans, citing budget constraints and the need to manage resources effectively.
A year after 'hot labor summer,' California Legislature chills on union demands amid budget concerns
California labor unions experienced legislative setbacks this session, with key worker protections failing to pass compared to the previous year’s victories.
Protesters push for action on reparations bills on final day of California Legislature
Some California lawmakers are urging the passage of reparations bills for Black residents that have stalled in the legislature, citing various concerns.
California Democrats talked a big game on reparations. They're off to slow start
California's reparations efforts face significant challenges and have resulted in limited outcomes, stimulating frustration among advocates for more substantial action.
Protesters push for action on reparations bills on final day of California Legislature
Some California lawmakers are urging the passage of reparations bills for Black residents that have stalled in the legislature, citing various concerns.
California Democrats talked a big game on reparations. They're off to slow start
California's reparations efforts face significant challenges and have resulted in limited outcomes, stimulating frustration among advocates for more substantial action.
Mathews: Capitol Annex Project breaks California lawmakers' own rules
California lawmakers face criticism for inefficiency in the Capitol Annex Project, with no clear timeline for completion six years after demolition of the old annex.
CA Legislators Drop Plan to Force Google and Meta to Pay for News Stories Stolen from Local Media
California lawmakers in a landmark agreement have decided on a $172 million support plan for local media instead of mandatory fees for Google and Meta.
Google agreed to pay millions for California news. Journalists call it a bad deal
Google's financial support for local journalism in California is criticized as a political maneuver that benefits the tech giant more than the media.
CA Legislators Drop Plan to Force Google and Meta to Pay for News Stories Stolen from Local Media
California lawmakers in a landmark agreement have decided on a $172 million support plan for local media instead of mandatory fees for Google and Meta.
Google agreed to pay millions for California news. Journalists call it a bad deal
Google's financial support for local journalism in California is criticized as a political maneuver that benefits the tech giant more than the media.
Opinion: Reform CEQA instead of punching holes in it
California's recent exemptions from CEQA raise questions about environmental law integrity and legislative courage in reforming outdated policies.
California Farmworkers Call For More Employers to Comply with Heat-Illness Prevention | KQED
SB 1299 seeks to enhance workers' compensation for heat-related illnesses in agriculture, despite employer concerns about new costs.
California legislators say new laws must protect farmworkers from extreme heat
California lawmakers demand new laws to bolster outdoor heat protections due to failing enforcement by Cal/OSHA amid rising heat extremes.
California bills could restore journalism after Big Tech's 'second gold rush' pushed industry to the brink
A federal court ruled Google violated the law through its monopoly, prompting California legislation to address impacts on journalism.
Here Are EFF's Sacramento Priorities Right Now
Advocates must track and speak up on numerous bills in California's full-time legislature from January to August.
EFF has achieved a victory by helping stop S.B.1076, which would have weakened the California Delete Act, enhancing consumer privacy rights.
How Bad Is Newsom's Proposed Cut to the Active Transportation Program? Awful. - Streetsblog California
CA Legislature rejects Gov. Newsom's proposed cuts to Active Transportation Program.
CA Legislators Want to Roll Back Limits on Local Campaign Gifts
A 2022 law limited campaign contributions to $250 to local elected officials from donors with specific interests. There's a bill to raise the limit to $1,000 and ease restrictions.
Despite Progress, Black Californians Still Face Major Challenges In Closing Equality Gap | KQED
The study on Black Californians highlights persistent racial inequality despite some quality of life improvements.
Walters: While California politicians skirmish over housing, shortage keeps growing
The California Legislature grapples with a housing shortage; conflicts persist between state and local officials over housing development and zoning policies.
FAFSA delays prompt California lawmakers to extend deadline for student financial aid applications
California Legislature extends financial aid application deadline due to federal glitch
Cal Grant program and Middle Class Scholarship provide financial aid for college students in California.
Is this overtime law actually helping California's farmworkers? Lawmaker proposes a reversal
Republican lawmaker wants to revert California agricultural overtime rules to pre-2016 levels.
United Farm Workers advocate for maintaining 2016 overtime provisions for farmworkers.
AI and the 2024 Election
The California Legislature has introduced a suite of five bills aimed at protecting election integrity from AI-generated fake political ads on social media.
One of the bills proposed by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin seeks to ban 'materially deceptive' deep fakes related to elections.
Other bills in the suite aim to require AI companies and social media platforms to embed digital provenance data, identify AI-generated content, and provide verification tools.
No more plastic bags? These California lawmakers want to close loophole in statewide ban
Two bills introduced in California aim to strengthen the state's plastic bag ban.
The bills would eliminate the option for customers to receive or purchase plastic bags at grocery, retail, and convenience stores.
Environmentalists investing in Big Oil? Inside the surprising stock portfolios of California lawmakers
Members of the California Legislature have investments that don't align with their political values.
Exact amounts of these investments are unclear because of wide reporting ranges.
CA Lawmakers Reach Agreement on $10B School Bond
$10 billion bond announced for K-12 schools and community colleges in California for repairs and upgrades, addressing long-standing infrastructure issues due to lack of funds.
California lawmakers revive debate over bill requiring tech platforms to pay for news
California lawmakers are reviving a bill to charge online platforms for news articles. The bill resembles Canada's model, focusing on platforms paying news outlets for distributing content.