Health

Gov. Newsom Finally Signs Law Expanding Farmworker Union Rights

AB 2183 by Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Monterey Bay) creates new ways for farmworkers to vote in a union election, including…

4 years ago

Governors Briefs: California’s New Legislation, Abortion Protections, Animal Welfare and Voting Made Easier, Safer

Increase vote-by-mail ballot drop box locations at UC and CSU campuses.

4 years ago

Rep. Barragán Returns from Congressional Oversight Trip to View Puerto Rico Recovery from Fiona

On Sept. 25, the Congresswoman and her Congressional colleagues were briefed by FEMA, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi, and resident commissioner Jenniffer…

4 years ago

California Advances Commitment to Pay Equity and Supporting Women

Gov. Newsom noted California has the strongest equal pay laws in the nation, but the state is not letting up…

4 years ago

County, State Briefs Address Social Causes For Veterans, Immigrants, Native Communities and Funds Scientific Research

County Launches Pilot Program To Reduce Veteran Suicide LOS ANGELES — On Sept. 29, Los Angeles County officially launches the…

4 years ago

Local Artists Inspire Healthcare Heroes at Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center

The challenge aims to get employees moving, thinking and working in healthier ways, while lowering the risk of heart disease…

4 years ago

LA County Reports Significant Differences by Race in Pregnancy Related Deaths, Similar to CDC Findings

Current science indicates that prevention means looking at inequality not only in health care, but also in every domain of…

4 years ago

Biden VS Newsom on Farmworkers’ Right To Vote

In the state legislature, each year AB 2183 has passed both houses by substantial majorities. Taking the side of the…

4 years ago

New CA Legislation: Addressing LGBTQ Vets, Social Media Transparency, Environment, Hate Crimes, Affordable Housing, Cannabis

In the last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom has been busy signing these and many other legislative bills for California residents.…

4 years ago

Will Gov. Newsom Sign two Bills Strengthening “Guest Worker” Rights?

AB 857 would require recruiters and employers to notify workers, in Spanish and in writing, about those protections. It also…

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