California

Gov. Newsom Vetoes Vote-By-Mail Law For Farmworkers

Senator Alex Padilla, appointed by Newsom to fill Vice-President Kamala Harris's seat, supported the bill. "As Secretary of State," he…

4 years ago

California ‘Momnibus’ Act Tackles Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health

Research has pointed to structural racism and other socio-economic factors as playing key roles in causing racial and geographic disparities…

4 years ago

Budget Reconciliation Bill Should Not Ignore Community Clinics

For communities hit hardest by the pandemic, there’s no economic recovery without a healthy population By Rep. Nanette Barragán and…

4 years ago

Gov. Newsom Signs Landmark Police Accountability Bill Into Law

The bill also creates a statewide decertification system for police, preventing officers who have been charged with serious misconduct—excessive force,…

4 years ago

Gov. Newsom Signs Vote-by-Mail Ballots Permanent

The Governor signed AB 37 authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), permanently requiring a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed to…

4 years ago

Padilla Announces Over $70 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funds for CA

Funding is available for the purchase of laptops and tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connections for off-campus use…

4 years ago

Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup Recommends Pfizer Vaccine Booster Shot After 6 Months

The Workgroup endorsed the CDC’s recognition that long-standing health and social inequities have increased the risk of severe illness from…

4 years ago

Former Hotel Worker’ Leadership Takes Up Union, O.C. Democrats

By Cindy Portillo, Editorial Intern Ada Briceño immigrated from Nicaragua. She and her family fled a civil war at the…

4 years ago

New Legislation Expands Protections for Warehouse Workers

SACRAMENTO — Moving to address injuries among workers in the warehousing industry, Gov.Gavin Newsom Sept. 23, signed AB 701 by…

4 years ago

Following Federal Approval, California Ready to Administer Booster Doses on Day One

California’s vaccine action plan outlines scenarios to ensure the state and partners can meet expected demand for boosters. The plan…

4 years ago