California governor rejects legislation sponsored by LA fire victims, who had spoken out against his wildfire-liability effort.
Posted inEnvironment
Newsom vetoes Delta levees bill as El Niño winter looms
Newsom vetoed SB 872, saying money in the budget made it redundant. The state puts Delta levee repair costs at $3.3 billion.
Posted inCommentary
Would closing California’s corporate tax loopholes actually generate new revenue?
Public service workers unions celebrated Newsom signing a bill aimed at closing corporate tax loopholes, but some of the most obvious targets are relatively small.
Posted inJustice
They fought wildfires while serving time. A new law gives them a shot at Cal Fire jobs
A new law will give incarcerated firefighters a leg up when applying to entry-level jobs with Cal Fire. ‘Hard-earned experience counts,” one advocate said.
Posted inEnvironment
New law tightens rules on explosive chemicals after Garden Grove scare
Sen. Tom Umberg’s law adds rules to cover methyl methacrylate, an explosive chemical; existing sites including GKN are exempt.
CalMatters reported that the state’s accidental release program has long left explosive chemicals out.
Posted inPolitics
Cal Fire firefighters stand to gain significant raise under law Newsom just signed
Cal Fire firefighters tend to earn less money than their counterparts in city fire departments. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law meant to narrow the gap.
Posted inInvestigations
Newsom signs two laws to address weaknesses in California’s public defense
The laws follow CalMatters investigations into failures in the state’s public-defense system.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
¿Qué hará el próximo gobernador de California con respecto a la atención médica? Estos son los planes de Becerra y Hilton
El demócrata Xavier Becerra y el republicano Steve Hilton afirman ser conscientes de la preocupación de los votantes por los costos de salud, pero sus planes carecen de muchos detalles.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
Newsom firma nuevas leyes de control de armas, incluida una que exige a los propietarios tomar una clase de 4 horas
Algunos propietarios de armas en California consideran que la nueva ley que exige un curso de seguridad de cuatro horas es una especie de impuesto a la posesión de armas de fuego. Es una de las diez medidas de seguridad con armas de fuego que el gobernador Newsom promulgó el sábado.
Posted inHealth
What will California’s next governor do about healthcare? Here are Becerra and Hilton’s plans
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton say they’re mindful of voters’ worries about healthcare costs, but their plans don’t have much detail.