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California Democrats Keep Controversial Journalism Bill Alive
A proposal in the California Legislature that critics say could impact independent journalism is moving forward after Assembly Democrats declined to halt it earlier...
Presidential meme coins should be against the law, House Democrat says
California Democrat Rep. Sam Liccardo, a freshman congressman who represents Silicon Valley, said he’s surprised the first piece of legislation he’s sponsoring takes aim at President...
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Protect Animal Welfare 9.26.22
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed several measures to advance animal welfare in California, including SB 879 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), which ends unnecessary toxicological testing on dogs and cats.
California considers a shortened, 32-hour workweek for larger companies
A shortened workweek may become the reality for many employees in California.
Legislation is now working its way through the state legislature that would make the standard workweek 32 hours for companies with more than 500 workers. There would be no cut in pay, and those who work more would be compensated at a rate of no less than 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay.
Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis Signs Legislation Extending Statewide Eviction Protections
On the final day of Women’s History Month, Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis signed legislation that extends eviction protections for Californians participating in rental assistance programs, making her the first woman in California’s history to sign a piece of legislation into law.
