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California social media regulations — a tougher sell in 2021

by Zayna Syed May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

After pioneering consumer data privacy protections, the California Legislature has tapped the brakes on proposals to further regulate social media companies.

Which California bills are the most popular for coauthors, and which have attracting the most bipartisan coauthors? An illustration of a blue face and a red face with a lightbulb between them

With a whopping 2,628 bills pending, here’s the one most popular among California legislators

by Ben Christopher March 5, 2019June 23, 2020

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Capitol Dems get a blue hued supermajority

by Dan Morain November 13, 2018

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Beach access, Brown’s court and an endorsement goes away

by Dan Morain October 2, 2018July 8, 2019

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California’s answer to Texas school shooting

by Dan Morain May 22, 2018

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Chilly reception awaits Cristina Garcia

by Dan Morain May 18, 2018

Investigation finds Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia violated sexual harassment policy—but only with vulgar language

by Laurel Rosenhall May 17, 2018June 23, 2020

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Don’t bet on sports wagering yet

by Dan Morain May 15, 2018

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Politicians at play in Pebble Beach, San Diego

by Dan Morain May 4, 2018June 23, 2020

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Weed is mainstream, politically speaking

by Dan Morain May 3, 2018June 23, 2020