In the upcoming Nov. 8 election, Californians are voting on seven propositions that will potentially lead to changes related to abortion, sports gambling, K–12 art and music education, healthcare, zero-emission vehicles, and flavored tobacco sales. Over $730 million has been raised for either supporting or opposing these ballot initiatives, according to an Epoch Times estimate…
What to Know About California Propositions: Nov. 8 Election
November 1, 2022
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California Clears the Way for Building Teacher Housing on School Property
October 19, 2022
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A new California legislation, signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom Sept. 28, will remove some restrictions on zoning requirements to make it easier for California school districts to build affordable housing for teachers and staff as soon as next year. Under the new law, school districts can build staff housing on any property owned…
California Green-Lights Law to Combat ‘Hate Speech,’ ‘Misinformation’ on Social Media
October 12, 2022
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California now features a first-in-the-nation law requiring social media companies to publicly post their policies regarding “hate speech,” “disinformation,” “harassment,” and “extremism” on their platforms, and report data on their enforcement of the policies. Social media companies, through their Internet Coalition and other trade associations, vigorously opposed the new law. Court challenges are being considered,…
Christians React to California Governor’s Pro-Abortion Billboards and New Abortion Laws
October 2, 2022
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After Gov. Gavin Newsom placed pro-abortion billboards as part of his re-election campaign advertisements in states restricting abortions, Christians in California are responding. On Sept. 15, Newsom, a Democrat, announced several versions of billboard advertisements that would be going up across seven states. “Just launched billboards in 7 of the most restrictive anti-abortion states that…
Retiring California Sen. Jim Nielsen Dissects the State Budget Mess
Commentary California is going to suffer a great loss after the November election when state Sen. Jim Nielsen (R-Red Bluff) departs the Legislature because of term limits. He graciously answered questions about his lengthy time serving the state, giving his perspective on the worsening of the budget process. This is crucial work in the Legislature,…
Newsom Signs Legislation to Protect Workers Who Use Cannabis Outside Work
September 22, 2022
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California employers will soon be prohibited to fire—or not hire—workers over their use of cannabis outside of their workplace and work hours. Gov. Gavin Newsom put his signature on Assembly Bill 2188 Sept. 18 to prevent employers from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or terms and conditions of employment based on a drug…
Laguna Beach Officials Ask Newsom to Sign California Bill to Cut Noise From Modified Vehicles
September 20, 2022
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City officials of Laguna Beach, California, voiced their support last week for a state bill that would address noise created by vehicles with illegally modified exhaust, in hopes that Gov. Gavin Newsom will sign it into law by the end of the month. “Every Californian deserves to live in a community that is free from…
Newsom Signs Legislation Allowing Contracts Tied to Corruption to Be Voided
September 19, 2022
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Gov. Gavin Newson has signed new legislation last week to allow officials throughout California to void any contracts established as a result of bribery. Senate Bill 34, signed into law Sept. 13, was inspired by the aborted Angel Stadium sale in the City of Anaheim, according to its author state Sen. Thomas Umberg (D-Santa Ana)….
Newsom Signs New Climate Laws, Hopes to Dominate ‘The Next Big Industry’
September 17, 2022
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California’s new $53.9 billion climate agenda will allow the state to “dominate” the green industry, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Sept. 16 before signing several new bills targeting climate change passed by the state Legislature. The governor signed the bills in Vallejo, California, alongside several state legislators at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Regional…
California Passes Legislation to Protect Workers’ Off-Duty Marijuana Use
September 7, 2022
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A bill that makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against people who use marijuana while away from work has passed the California Legislature and awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature by the end of September. Assemblyman Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) authored the legislation, passed Aug. 30, that would make it illegal for an employer to discriminate…
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