Commentary The California Legislature seems determined to drive out even more residents by erecting “a multitude of New Offices” and sending “hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance,” to quote one of the Declaration of Independence’s charges against King George III, tyrant. Before the Feb. 17 deadline to submit…
New Bills to Afflict Californians
February 27, 2023
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California Legislation Intended to Combat Fentanyl Crisis Met With Mixed Reaction
February 9, 2023
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Several California lawmakers have introduced a series of bills intended to combat the state’s fentanyl crisis but some critics question whether the proposed laws would actually do anything substantial. The legislation was introduced in the wake of two drug busts last month in which the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Costa Mesa police seized 45,000 rainbow-colored…
New California Bill Targets Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers for Alleged ‘Misinformation’
February 8, 2023
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A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would enable Californians to sue pro-life pregnancy centers for speech or advertisements they deem to be “false or misleading.” Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Livermore), introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 315 on Jan. 26, and has accused such centers of luring unsuspecting women seeking abortions into their crisis pregnancy centers, and…
Republican Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Repeal California’s ‘Soft-on-Crime’ Prop. 47
February 6, 2023
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In a move hoping to tackle the state’s rising crime rates, California Assemblyman Juan Alanis (R-Modesto) has proposed a bill to repeal Proposition 47. Proposition 47, passed by voters in 2014 with nearly 60 percent of the vote, raised the felony threshold for theft in retail stores from $400 to $950, limited jail time for…
California Bill Would Ban Young Drivers From Using Hands-Free Phone Devices While Driving
January 26, 2023
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A California bill proposed this week could make it illegal for anyone under 21 to use a cell phone while driving. Motorists under 18 are currently forbidden from using a cell phone while driving, regardless of whether it is operated using hands-free devices. Assembly Bill (AB) 276, introduced Jan. 23, would expand that age group….
California Legislator Calls on State to Ban Homeless Encampments Near Schools, Parks
January 25, 2023
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California Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) is calling on state legislators to ban homeless encampments from within 500 feet of schools, daycare centers, parks, and libraries. While some cities have been implementing such rules locally in recent years, Assembly Bill 257 would make the ban statewide. Hoover introduced the bill Jan. 23, saying in a statement that it…
California Bill Seeks to Identify Agencies Making Social Services Phone Calls
January 23, 2023
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Californians applying for welfare would no longer receive blocked calls from social services under a new state bill. Assembly Bill 94, introduced earlier this month by Assemblywoman Laurie Davies (R-Laguna Niguel), would require a county social services program, such as Calfresh or CalWORKs, to display a telephone number or name identifier, rather than a masked…
California Judge Temporarily Halts Fast-Food Worker Law
January 6, 2023
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A Sacramento Superior Court judge Dec. 30 temporarily halted a new California fast food worker law—originally taking effect Jan. 1. The temporary restraining order (pdf) was issued after a group of business owners and restaurateurs filed a lawsuit claiming the law would only raise food prices and other expenses for consumers while harming businesses. Assembly…
California Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Legalize Magic Mushrooms, Other Psychedelics
December 28, 2022
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A Democratic lawmaker in California introduced a bill Dec. 19 to decriminalize the personal use of plant-based psychedelic drugs—such as magic mushrooms, mescaline, and psilocybin—outside of school grounds for people 21 and up. “Criminalizing drug use and possession accomplishes absolutely nothing other than to fill up our prisons with people who are addicted,” said Sen….
California Restaurant Owners Collecting Signatures to Repeal Fast-Food Workers Law
November 21, 2022
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Fast-food restaurateurs are pushing back against a new California law aimed at establishing better pay and working conditions for thousands of workers across the state, saying it would cut jobs and raise consumer costs amid inflation. Known as Save Local Restaurants, the coalition of franchisors and small business owners launched a campaign in September to…
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