California

California Briefs: Financial Aid Extended to Community College Students Without Diplomas; Fast-Food Minimum Wage Hike Seen as Triple Win

Wages increased by 18%: For 90% of non-managerial workers, wages increased by 18%, representing a meaningful bump for workers who…

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom signs California Legislative Black Caucus Priority Bills, Including an Apology for the State’s Role in Slavery

The legislation includes critical measures that tackle a wide range of issues affecting Black Californians, from criminal justice reforms to…

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom Signs Bipartisan Bills to Support Domestic Violence Victims

The new laws will also help survivors rebuild their lives — by providing financial help through a victims’ restitution fund…

1 year ago

California Briefs: Governor Signs Law Combating the Fentanyl Epidemic and State Granted $360 Million for Parks, Rivers and Clean Transportation Initiatives

Any person that sees someone exhibiting the symptoms of an overdose will know that naloxone is on hand in the…

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom Proclaims Native American Day

The Governor also signed AB 1821 by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-Highland), which will require elementary through high school education…

1 year ago

California Greenlights Port’s Pier Wind Project and Legalizes Cannabis Cafes in New Legislation

California law. AB 1775 will allow cannabis retailers to diversify their business and move away from the struggling and limited…

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Protecting Workers From Forced Political and Religious Messaging

This includes discussions on unionization, protecting workers from anti-union rhetoric that employers may attempt to impose in mandatory settings.

1 year ago

NALEO Educational Fund to Release California Latino Voter Snapshot Poll Findings

The data will provide a comprehensive view of the perspectives of Latino registered voters in California and illustrate top-of-mind issues…

1 year ago

Governor-Signs Legislation on Homlessness Crisis and Ethical Concerns of AI

It requires social media platforms to establish a mechanism for users to report sexually explicit deep fakes of themselves; once…

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments

  SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom Sept. 30 announced his nomination of three Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Brian M.…

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