State Legislation
Anticipated State Budget Deficit Worsens
A new Legislative Analyst Office (LAO) report shows tax revenue falling well below projections. The agency projects a new California budget deficit of $78 billion.
The deficit will likely cause the state to dive into reserve funds and cut spending at a level not seen since the Great Recession.
California Lawmaker Proposes Bill That Would Legalize Drinking on Public Streets
A bill proposed in the State Senate would allow for the consumption of alcohol in certain public streets and areas.
Read MoreCalifornia Lawmakers Push Back on Proposed Utility Fee Changes
California legislators are fighting back against a proposed utility change that would lower the price for low-income households.
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Calls for Legislation to Crack Down on Organized Retail Crime
Governor Newsom has called for new laws to expand penalties on professional thieves and crackdown on organized retail crime.
Read MoreCalifornia Fuel Tax Revenue to Decline by Billions
With California being a leader in electric vehicles, reports estimate that it could come at the expense of fuel tax revenue.
Read MoreAssembly Speaker Rivas Announces New Leadership
New Assembly legislative leadership has been announced by first-year California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.
Read MoreCalifornia Legislators Propose Measure to Undermine Taxpayer
The California State Legislature has proposed a new constitutional amendment that would erode Proposition 13 and undermine taxpayers.
Read MoreNewsom Signs Two Climate Bills into Law
Governor Newsom has recently signed two bills addressing emissions reduction and abandoned oil wells into law.
Read MoreCalifornia Lawmakers Pass Two Bills that Would Change Redistricting in LA
California lawmakers have approved two bills that could force the City of Los Angeles to create an independent redistricting commission.
Read MoreCalifornia Lawmakers Pass Bill that Requires Corporations to Report Their Emissions
California lawmakers have passed the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, which will require corporations to report greenhouse gas emissions.
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