High court blocks anti-tax measure from California ballot
The California Supreme Court sided with Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders in the Legislature on the constitutionality of a sweeping anti-tax measure, ruling today that it cannot go before voters in November.
California voters lose a shot at checking state and local tax hikes at the polls
The California Supreme Court on Thursday took the rare step of removing a measure from the November ballot that would have made it harder to raise taxes, siding with Gov. Gavin Newsom by ruling the change would have upended the way government works.
California Legislature rejects many of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget cuts as negotiations continue
The California Legislature on Thursday rejected many of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s most difficult budget cuts, choosing instead to speed-up a temporary tax increase on some businesses to help address an estimated $45 billion deficit while preserving spending on many social safety net programs.
Some Permit, Inspection Fees Eyed For Increase In Riverside County
The Board of Supervisors Tuesday set a June 4 public hearing to consider a series of proposed increases to fees for permits issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health, whose director pointed out the hikes being sought are not based solely on inflationary pressures.
Riverside County Lawmaker seeks to end California’s ‘Sanctuary State’ policies
NORCO, CA — An Inland Empire lawmaker Wednesday said he will submit legislation seeking to end California's "sanctuary state" protections for any illegal immigrant offender who has committed sexual offenses against minors.
