Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

Amid Trump’s Upcoming California Visit is a New Breed of Polarized Silicon Valley Donors

February 15, 2020 2:06 amFebruary 14, 2020 10:27 pm

Next week, President Donald Trump is due to visit California for several rallies and fundraising events in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Bakersfield, and the Palm Springs area as part of an overall swing through several western states. A Rancho Mirage...

Last Minute Party Change Bill Signed Into Law by Governor Newsom

February 14, 2020 4:36 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 207 into law on Friday, allowing all registered voters to change their party preference or address up to two weeks before an election. Authored by Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger), SB 207 changes the former...

California School Nurses Would Need Another Year of Coursework Under New Bill

February 14, 2020 2:25 amFebruary 13, 2020 8:27 pm

A new law that would raise school nurse standards across California was introduced to the Assembly this week. Under Assembly Bill 2175, authored by Assemblyman Mike Gipson (D-Carson), a local education agency would teach an approved program to school nurses...

2020 March Primary Preview: 55th State Assembly District

February 13, 2020 8:51 pm

The 55th State Assembly District: Welcome to yet another battleground district in Orange County. Comprised of small chunks of Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties, the district also includes Richard Nixon hometown Yorba Linda, Diamond Bar, and pretty much...

Bill That Would Ban Cashless Businesses Moved to Senate Committee

February 13, 2020 4:42 pm

A new bill in the Senate that would have most retail businesses in the state accept cash payments was moved to the Business, Professions, and Economic Development committee on Wednesday. A ban on cashless businesses in California Senate Bill 926,...

Horse Racing Safety and Medical Reform Bill Introduced in Assembly

February 13, 2020 2:47 amFebruary 12, 2020 7:58 pm

The second horse racing safety bill of the year was introduced in the Assembly on Tuesday. The second horse racing reform bill of 2020 Assembly Bill 2177, authored by Assemblyman Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), would introduce more race horse welfare...

Compulsory Voting Bill to be Considered by Assembly this Spring

February 12, 2020 5:46 pmFebruary 13, 2020 8:09 am

Under a bill proposed late last week, California would make it mandatory for all qualified and registered voters to cast a ballot for every election in their area. Mandatory voting and support for AB 2070 in California Assembly Bill 2070,...