State GovernmentAssembly Democrats Push For Increased Funding For Child Care, WelfareMay 25, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe Assembly budget proposal will include an extra $600 million for child care and preschool programs.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Turns Down Aid For SoCal Gas VictimsMay 6, 2016(AP) — Members of the California Assembly rejected a plan to give victims of the Aliso Canyon disaster gas leak and other man-made pollution more time to sue for relief, but the proposal could return.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Approves Tobacco-Free College CampusesApril 25, 2016(AP) — A proposal to ban tobacco use on all California State University and community college campuses is gaining traction in the Statehouse.
EnvironmentBill Would Restrict Some Rat Poisons In CaliforniaApril 6, 2016 | Ed JoyceA bill introduced in the California Assembly would ban certain rat and mouse poisons that harm people and wildlife. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSpecial Election To Fill Fresno Seat In California AssemblyApril 3, 2016(AP) — A physician is competing with a Fresno city councilman for a vacant seat in the state Assembly that's critical to Democrats' goal of a two-thirds majority.
Rendon Elected Assembly SpeakerSeptember 3, 2015 | Katie OrrDemocratic Assemblyman Anthony Rendon of Lakewood in Los Angeles County will be the next Speaker of the California Assembly.
State GovernmentCA Assembly OK's Drone 'No-Fly Zone' BillAugust 24, 2015 | Chris NicholsThe bill is among several that have forced California lawmakers to weigh the benefits of drones against their threat to privacy.
State GovernmentBill Would Lift Cal Grant Age Cap For Military VetsApril 27, 2015 | Ed JoyceA measure in the California legislature would life the age cap on Cal Grants for military veterans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
