legislation

Councilmembers Push for Comprehensive Review of LAPD Disciplinary Practices in New Legislation

The motion also calls for regular community meetings throughout the city to discuss matters related to the disciplinary system and…

1 year ago

Rep. Barragán Introduces Environmental and Business Legislation

Barragán, Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Jumpstart Marine Energy as a Clean Energy Solution WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Nanette Barragán (CA-44)…

1 year ago

Op/Ed: Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly Must Stop Ripping Off Americans With High Drug Prices

These inequities are made even more stark when the profit margins of these companies are examined. For example, in March,…

1 year ago

Governor Signs Legislation on: Conservatorship, Drug Offender Ed/Treatment and Clean Transportation

Of the thirty million vehicles registered in California, only two million are trucks, yet they create 70% of smog and…

2 years ago

SB 616 – Legislation Increasing Paid Sick Days Signed by Governor

The COVID-19 pandemic, and other widespread outbreaks like RSV, have illustrated that just three paid sick days is not enough…

2 years ago

Governors Briefs: California Invests in Youth Suicide Prevention, Legislature Passes Key Mental Health Bills, State Calls for Constitutional Convention on Safety and Distributes Sustainable Water & Farming Projects

Gov. Gavin Newsom Sept. 12 highlighted the distribution of nearly $300 million to make California’s water supply more resilient and…

2 years ago

McOsker Recognizes Labor Day with Legislation to Protect Workers, Promote Fair, Equal Labor Standards

LOS ANGELES —  In advance of the Labor Day holiday weekend, Councilmember Tim McOsker introduced resolutions calling for the city…

2 years ago

Padilla, Reverend Warnock Reintroduce Legislation to Lower Death Rates for Women of Color

This legislation creates a five-year, $50 million grant program at the Department of Health and Human Services to improve outcomes…

2 years ago

Sen. Padilla Announces Plans to Launch First-Ever Senate Mental Health Caucus

The Senate Mental Health Caucus will serve as a bipartisan forum where Senators can work together to elevate mental health…

2 years ago

Nation’s First Gas Price Gouging Law Is In Effect

SACRAMENTO – California’s new law to combat price gouging at the pump takes effect today. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the…

2 years ago