California Legislature

California voters approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Prop. 50 in November 2025, which temporarily gerrymanders the state’s congressional districts in favor of Democrats. The move was in response to the Texas legislature redrawing their districts to favor Republicans outside the typical redistricting cycle. Based on some forecasts, Democrats could flip as many as five congressional seats […]

State and local officials are struggling to find the best California COVID policies to get through the pandemic and restore the economy.

As California transitions from fossil fuels, what happens to oil and gas workers? It's a challenge for Gov. Newsom and Democratic lawmakers.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders agree to restore California paid sick leave for COVID-19. Here's what you need to know.

The last thing students need now is less stability, less routine and less predictability – this is not the time for more changes.

A new bill would supersede Gov. Newsom's student COVID-19 vaccine mandate by requiring all kids in K-12 to get the shot by Jan. 1, 2023.

What lawmakers should know is the harm this legislation would levy on one of the most successful startup business models – franchising.

A California single payer healthcare bill advanced out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee, but a bigger vote could be next week.

Despite the demand for giant kelp, an environmentally friendly product, California prohibits new seaweed cultivation projects.

There are two main revenue streams Democrats are eying – tapping into federal health care payments and massive tax increases.