Anthony Rendon Archives - California Globe

California Facing $25 Billion Budget Shortfall Next Year

November 16, 2022 4:46 pmNovember 17, 2022 8:19 pm

A Legislative Analyst’s Office report released on Wednesday found that California revenue is $41 billion below expectations, likely resulting in a massive $25 billion shortfall in the upcoming 2023-2024 state budget. The LAO recommends lawmakers start cutting the budget when...

Three Major Mayoral Races Still Have No Winner One Week After Election Day

November 14, 2022 4:59 pmNovember 15, 2022 6:43 am

Three of the largest mayoral races in California, as well as the entire country, remained undecided nearly a week after election day as of Monday, with Los Angeles, San Jose, and Oakland likely to not have overall winners until late...

Dead Heat In Oakland Mayoral Race According to Oakland Chamber Of Commerce Poll

October 20, 2022 12:21 pmOctober 20, 2022 12:22 pm

An Oakland Chamber of Commerce poll released on Wednesday found that that Oakland Mayoral candidates and City Councilmembers Loren Taylor and Sheng Thao are currently in a dead heat less than three weeks before election day. Ever since declaring themselves...

Calif. Assembly Passes Abortion Rights Constitutional Amendment Bill for Nov. Ballot

June 28, 2022 2:30 amJune 29, 2022 6:32 am

The Assembly voted 58-16 on Monday to bring forth a new Constitutional Amendment that would prohibit California from denying or interfering with someone’s reproductive freedom, such as through abortions or contraceptives, to a statewide vote in November. According to State...

Gov. Newsom, Legislative Leaders Announce $17 Billion Inflation Relief Package

June 27, 2022 1:48 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) came to an agreement on the upcoming state budget on Sunday, approving a $17 billion inflation relief package that includes payments as...

Assembly Speaker Rendon Successfully Fends Off Leadership Challenge By Rivas

June 1, 2022 12:03 pm

Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) managed to hold off Assemblyman Robert Rivas (D-Salina) from taking over as Speaker by reaffirming majority support, following a six-hour closed door meeting on Tuesday in Sacramento. The takeover bid by Rivas had only started...

Hype Over Assemblyman Rivas Forcing Vote To Replace Speaker Rendon Growing

May 31, 2022 12:11 pmJune 1, 2022 6:14 am

Hype over an impending vote that would replace current Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) with Assemblyman Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) continues to grow in the Assembly, with the vote coming as soon as later today. The surprising possible shakeup has been...