Bill banning child marriage passes Legislature, awaits Newsom’s signature
admin Activists have pushed for legislation setting 18 as the minimum age of marriage in California since 2018. AB 1267 passed…
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Bill seeks to bar sex offenders from public office. Some argue it’s too narrow
California lawmakers sent AB 2691 to Gov. Gavin Newsom to bar certain felony sex crimes and human trafficking convictions from…
California legislators say Meta settlement won’t stop social media regulation
California lawmakers and advocates praised a $17 billion Meta settlement but say more legislation is needed to protect teens from…
California Legislature passes data center water bill. Will Newsom veto again?
AB 2619 would make data centers report annual water consumption in California, part of a two-bill package that aims to…
California NAACP, Equality California, SF Dems oppose Prop. 40’s billionaire tax
Equality California, NAACP California/Hawaii and SF Democrats oppose Prop. 40, arguing a one-time 5% billionaire tax could jeopardize long-term state…
In reaction to recent ICE shootings, Legislature mandates state investigations
Supporters of the legislation say it lends transparency to investigations of ICE agents, while opponents say it authorizes an overreach…
Bill seeks to bar sex offenders from public office. Some argue it’s too narrow
California lawmakers sent AB 2691 to Gov. Gavin Newsom to bar certain felony sex crimes and human trafficking convictions from…
California legislators say Meta settlement won’t stop social media regulation
California lawmakers and advocates praised a $17 billion Meta settlement but say more legislation is needed to protect teens from…
Gov. Gavin Newsom laments Solano County shipyard vote, pushes future projects
Gov. Newsom criticized Solano County supervisors for rejecting the Collinsville shipyard plan backed by California Forever, citing job and economic…
Anti-Prop. 40 ad shows AI tax agents terrorizing suburbs. Are its claims true?
A new ad warns Californians Prop. 40 forces asset reporting. Fact check shows reporting targets billionaires; most residents won’t need…