State GovernmentCalifornia Effort To Stop Surprise Hospital Bills StallsJuly 10, 2019(AP) — A California proposal aimed at limiting high medical bills from emergency room visits stalled Wednesday, with the author saying opposition from hospitals was insurmountable this year.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Approve Police Shootings RestrictionsJuly 9, 2019(AP) — A measure setting new standards that would allow police to use deadly force only when necessary to defend against an imminent threat of death or serious injury to officers and bystanders has been sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Passes Proposal For $21 Billion Wildfire Liability FundJuly 8, 2019 | Scott RoddGov. Gavin Newsom set a deadline of July 12 to pass the proposal, and lawmakers acted swiftly Monday to usher it through the legislative process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill To Ban Elephants, Tigers In California Circuses Among Several Animal Protection Measures Moving Ahead At CapitolJuly 5, 2019 | Chris NicholsAlong with the ban on wild animals in circuses, the bills include a requirement for shelters to microchip all dogs and cats either adopted or claimed by an owner, and an expansion of a list of banned commercial animal skins.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Are Working On The Friday After Independence Day. If They Didn’t, They’d Lose $804 Each.July 4, 2019 | Ben AdlerYou might not be working Friday, but California lawmakers are. They’re expected to vote on the final pieces of the state budget package. They’re also coming to collect expense money known as “per diem.”
State GovernmentCalifornia Becomes 1st State To Ban Hairstyle DiscriminationJuly 4, 2019(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Wednesday that made California the first state to ban workplace and school discrimination against black people for wearing hairstyles such as braids, twists and locks.
State GovernmentCalifornia Pays Down Their Student Loans, Doctors Agree To Treat Poorer PatientsJuly 3, 2019California this week said it will help repay the student loans of 247 selected doctors in exchange for their promise that at least 30 percent of their caseload will be people enrolled in Medi-Cal.
State GovernmentTrump, Gov. Gavin Newsom Spar Over Immigrant Health CareJuly 2, 2019(AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom promised Monday to continue expanding taxpayer funded health benefits to adults living in the country illegally next year.
State GovernmentGlitches Snarl Start Of California's Ammo Background ChecksJuly 1, 2019(AP) — California's new ammunition background check law began Monday not with a bang but with a whimper from dealers who reported delays and glitches with the state's online system.
State GovernmentNewsom Doubled Down On A Tax Credit For The Working Poor. Why Does He Think It Will Work?June 28, 2019Gov. Gavin Newsom more than doubled the size of a four-year-old state program that puts cash back in the wallets of the working poor. Why is California’s Earned Income Tax Credit considered such an effective anti-poverty tool?