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Newsom signs bill apologizing for California’s role in slavery
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed a bill on Thursday that has California apologize for the state’s role in slavery during the 19th century. Newsom was joined by members of the state’s legislative black caucus as he signed AB 3089,
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black California families reclaim taken land
The bill would have created a process for families to file a claim with the state if they believe the government seized their property through eminent domain due to discriminatory motives and
California pet insurance rules tightened under bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom
Senate Bill 1217 by state Sen. Steven Glazer (D-Orinda) will force pet insurers to provide more transparency regarding their coverage.
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes California bill to track homelessness spending. What he said
The bill came after an audit found the state did not collect enough data to determine which programs are cost-effective.
Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to offer free condoms in California schools — again
Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill Wednesday for the second year in a row that would have required high schools to offer free condoms to students, arguing that it would cost too much. The bill was overwhelmingly supported by Newsom’s fellow Democrats in the Legislature and mainly opposed by conservative and Christian groups,
Gavin Newsom signs California apology for slavery and discrimination
Newsom also signed a handful of bills developed using recommendations from the state’s reparations task force.
Gavin Newsom sides with cops, vetoes California bill banning police use of killer drones
Police are meant to serve and protect the public, not wage war against them,” the ACLU said in a statement critical of the veto.
Newsom vetoes bipartisan accountability legislation aimed at state spending on homelessness crisis
Gov. Newsom rejected a bill that would have required annual reporting of state-funded homeless programs, saying in his veto message several similar bills were already in the pipeline.
Newsom rejects oversight bills for homelessness spending after state lost track of billions of dollars
While I fully support efforts to increase accountability and the effectiveness of our state homelessness programs, similar measures are already in place,” Newsom wrote in a veto message. “I recently signed Assembly Bill 799,
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to track homelessness spending
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill authored by Republican Assemblymember Josh Hoover that would have required California to more closely monitor spending and outcomes for its homelessness programs.
800-plus bills left on Newsom's desk illustrate California's overregulation problem: experts
Gov. Gavin Newsom has more than 800 bills on his desk awaiting his signature, and California remains the most regulated state in the country, policy experts say.
Gov. Newsom signs Senator Shannon Grove's human trafficking bill into law
Big news out of Sacramento on Thursday as Governor Gavin Newsom signed 4 bills into law to protect victims of human ...
Gavin Newsom Signs Bills Protecting Compensation for Child Influencers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law on Thursday that offer new financial protections to children who ...
Jane Fonda, Shonda Rhimes & Pedro Pascal Urge Gavin Newsom To Sign AI Safety Bill In Open Letter
After he signed two more AI bills protecting entertainers last week, 124 Hollywood pros are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign ...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have helped Black families reclaim ...
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Napa parents, teachers divided on a school cellphone ban Gov. Newsom just signed into law
Most schools in Napa County already have cellphone restriction policies, but not everyone feels the same way about them.