Hours after Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a budget emergency, California State Senators approved a $202.1 billion spending package late on Thursday night.
5.8 magnitude earthquake rattles from Lone Pine
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Calif. sports betting amendment doesn’t cover, gets pulled by author
A legislative push to legalize sports betting in California hit the end of the road on Monday.
S.F. legislator’s affair raises question of influence over legislation
An extramarital affair by San Francisco Asm. Phil Ting led to claims that he may have leveraged the relationship to influence bills – including AB 5.
Newsom issues statewide face mask order to combat coronavirus relapse
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an order that all Californians wear face coverings in public settings.
Becerra rolls out reforms aimed at de-escalating Calif. police
California’s Attorney General announced a sweeping agenda to reform police procedure, arriving after weeks of nationwide protests over police misconduct.
Patterson’s bill to ban high-speed rail subsidies killed without hearing
Efforts to keep high-speed rail from relying on operating subsidies have been squandered in the state legislature.
DOJ investigating Newsom’s $500mil PPE contract gone awry
In a frenzy to acquire equipment, California spent – then sought a refund – over a $500 million contract for coronavirus masks.
Borgeas, Caballero tapped to lead Sacramento’s coronavirus response
State Sens. Andreas Borgeas (R–Fresno) and Anna Caballero (D–Salinas) take lead roles in California’s pandemic response efforts when the Legislature returns
Calif. State Senate chief tells Senators to shred bills upon return from coronavirus recess
At least one chamber of the California State Legislature will be featuring a lighter-than-usual load of work when it returns in May.