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NAACP California-Hawaii State Convention Highlights Black Voter Engagement, and More
A Friday panel featuring NAACP Chairman Leon W. Russell and Regina Wilson, Executive Director of California Black Media, examined Project…
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Controller Malia Cohen Convenes Auditors from Counties Across California
The conference focused on key issues related to county financial management and reporting. This annual event is mandated by Government…
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Atty Gen Bonta: U.S. Law Mandating Emergency Care to All Patients Faces Threats
The attorney general highlighted that EMTALA is vital for ensuring that no individual is turned away from emergency services based…
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Ahead of Nov. Election, Event to Check Pulse of California’s Political Landscape
The Public Policy Institute of California is hosting a “2024 Speaker Series on California’s Future,” a preview event outlining the…
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New California Law Will Protect Students During Extreme Weather
On Sept. 22, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will protect students from extreme weather conditions by requiring the…
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Gov. Newsom Signs Legislative Package to Increase Housing, Improve Accountability
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bipartisan legislative package to improve housing initiatives and address the homelessness crisis. The laws aim…
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Report: Cal Drug Counter Drug Task Force Has Seized More Than 5,000 Lbs of Fentanyl
Last week, the Governor’s office reported that the California National Guard’s (Cal Guard) Counterdrug Task Force has seized more than…
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California Launches New Homepage @ CA.gov
On Oct .4, the Governor’s office announced that the state has launched a new revamped digital portal at CA.gov where…
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California Latino Legislative Council Elects New Leadership
The California Latino Legislative Caucus (CLLC) announced new leadership last week as the community celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. The CLLC…
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Assemblymember Akilah Weber Applauds Signing of Bill Securing Milk for Infants in Intensive Care
On Sept. 29, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill authored by Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa) that ensures babies in…
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Rep. Barbara Lee’s “Food as Medicine” Vision Becomes Federal Program
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) commended the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for launching the first-ever Food is…
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Asm. Mike Gipson Hosts Hearing on Big Sports Events’ Impact on Calif. Economy
On Oct. 2, Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson) led an Assembly Standing Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism hearing focused…
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Study: UC 4-Year Grad Rate Doubles That of CSU
Graduation rates at the University of California have increased by 10 points over the last ten years putting the college…
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State of Black California: Oakland Tour Stop Rescheduled
The 2024 State of Black California Tour stop in Oakland has been rescheduled from Sept. 28 to Dec. 13, at…
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Sen. Laphonza Butler Helps Secure Nomination of Central California Federal Judge Michelle Williams Court
Last week, U.S. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, helped to secure the nomination of…
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Gov. Newsom Rejects Plans to Expand Air-Quality Monitoring in Refineries
On Aug. 19, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill aiming to expand the State’s air-quality monitoring system to include more…
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Google’s New Deal with California Lawmakers and Publishers Will Fund Newsrooms, Explore AI
Gov. Gavin Newsom, California lawmakers and some newspaper publishers last week finalized a $172 million deal with tech giant Google…
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U.S. DOT Awards California Nearly $150M for EV Charging and Fueling Infrastructure
The United States Department of Transportation has awarded $149.7 million to California to build its zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling…
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San Diego County Board of Supervisors Backs Reparations Bills
The San Diego Board of Supervisors last week voted 4-1 to back State legislation that aims to right historic injustices…
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California Legislature Clears Cyberbullying Bill
On Aug .29, the California Assembly voted to pass a bill that would require social media platforms to respond to…
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Bonta Pushes for Gender Equity in Consumer Good Prices
Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert reminding residents to know their rights under Assembly Bill 1287 for Women’s…
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California Assembly Passes Sex Trafficking Bill
A bill Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) authored addressing sex trafficking and aiming to increase penalties for those who purchase children…
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California Legislature Passes Law to Protect Incarcerated Pregnant Women
The California Senate recently approved a package of bills that expand protections for pregnant women who are incarcerated. Those bills…
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In Letter, Atty Gen. Bonta Steps Up Fight Against Medical Debt Reporting
Attorney General Rob Bonta backed a newly proposed rule that prohibits the reporting of medical debt on credit reports, in…
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Gov. Newsom Signs New Laws Strengthening State’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Crimes
On Aug. 16, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 10 bills aimed at strengthening the state’s ability to prosecute…
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