After discovering that his personal information was put on the Dark Web, state Sen. Dave Min started a cybersecurity and identity theft prevention committee. Select committees are designed to help senators learn about issues.
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Decision day: Which bills did California lawmakers kill?
On suspense file day, state legislators killed dozens of bills, including some controversial proposals on health care costs, social media regulation, pay transparency, climate change and much, more more.
Posted inEnvironment
Climate-friendly cement? California takes on a high-carbon industry
An outsized source of greenhouse gases, California cement companies are trying creative climate solutions to meet mandates. But they are seeking state help.
Posted inWhatMatters
California intensfies rivalry with Texas, Florida
California Democrats welcome people in Florida and Texas opposed to their states’ stances on abortion, LGBTQ rights and gun control.
Posted inPolitics
Potential COVID exposure sidelines legislators
Multiple members of the California Legislature, including Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, were absent Jan. 6 after potential COVID-19 exposure at a going-away event for colleague the first week of the new session.
Posted inWhatMatters
California’s climate change irony
The gap between California climate change policy and daily reality becomes clear as state regulators expand Aliso Canyon during U.N. summit.
Posted inWhatMatters
770 new laws coming to California
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 770 new California laws and vetoed 66. Here’s a look at what’s coming in the Golden State.
Posted inCommentary
Two goals for California at the global climate conference
We have to remember that our goal is not just to reduce our own emissions here in California, but to catalyze a global effort.
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Big money, big challenges
Good morning, California. It’s Tuesday, April 13. Solutions elusive When it comes to California’s big problems, big money isn’t always enough. Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom will sign into law a $536 million wildfire prevention bill lawmakers sent to his desk on Monday. But even as the state Assembly and Senate unanimously passed the bill — […]
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Gun violence researchers need data to find solutions
The Attorney General’s office is blocking access to key data that gun violence researchers need; AB 1237 would remove the red tape.