State GovernmentNewsom's California Vaccine Bill Changes Surprise BackersSeptember 4, 2019(AP) — Backers of a California bill to crack down on doctors who sell fraudulent medical exemptions for vaccinations said they were surprised by Gov. Gavin Newsom's last minute call for changes to the bill.
State GovernmentAlas, Paper Receipt Ban, We Hardly Knew Ye: 2019 Bills Get Winnowed Some MoreSeptember 3, 2019With the passage of Friday's suspense file deadline, more bills were culled from lawmakers' 2019 wish list, or altered.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Eye Bills On Vaccines, Guns, HousingSeptember 2, 2019California state lawmakers have just two weeks remaining in their session to sort through hundreds of bills, some addressing volatile topics such as vaccinating children and shootings by police.
State GovernmentLawmakers Tackle A Severe Housing Shortage For Renters Who Have Federal VouchersSeptember 1, 2019The biggest federal housing program for low-income renters is failing to help many Californians because there aren’t enough landlords who accept Section 8 vouchers for rent. State lawmakers are considering two solutions, a carrot and a stick.
State Government'Agreement' Reached At California Capitol On Proposal To Cap Rent HikesAugust 30, 2019 | Ben Adler | Chris NicholsA statement from Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democratic legislative leaders and the bill’s author says they’ve “come to an agreement on a series of amendments” that would “create strong renter protections.”
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Could Allow Rehab Instead Of Jail For Parents Who Commit Certain CrimesAugust 30, 2019 | Chris NicholsParents selected for rehabilitation would be required to complete programs such as family counseling, substance abuse and mental health treatment, anger management and job training.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assemblywoman Gonzalez Says A Deal Is Likely For Truckers in Dynamex BillAugust 26, 2019 | Scott RoddTruckers claim the proposal, as written, would eliminate the role of independent operators. They argue this could cause disruptions in the supply chain. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNew ‘Public Charge’ Rule Targets Immigrant Use Of Health And Nutrition ServicesAugust 23, 2019The Trump administration’s final “public charge” rule has sown confusion among immigration communities who wonder if using public benefits will hurt their chances of becoming legal residents.
State GovernmentWith Whites And Men Still Dominating The Pool, How California Hopes To Create A Diverse Redistricting PanelAugust 22, 2019The lottery to select most members might not yield a commission representative of the state. So there's also a Plan B.
State GovernmentPG&E Seeks Help In Paying Wildfire VictimsAugust 22, 2019(AP) — PG&E is asking the state Legislature to let it borrow money tax-free so it can compensate wildfire victims. The utility is facing up to $30 billion in potential damages from recent wildfires caused by its equipment.