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Assemblywoman Autumn Burke Resigns, Leaving 5th Seat Open in Assembly

February 2, 2022 2:09 amFebruary 1, 2022 8:10 pm

Assemblywoman Autumn Burke (D-Inglewood) resigned on Tuesday, citing the challenges of a post-COVID-19 landscape and wanting to spend more time with her family. The daughter of former Assemblywoman, Los Angeles County Supervisor, and Congresswoman Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, Autumn Burke was...

Off-Road Vehicle Regulation Bill Introduced For Third Time in Senate

February 1, 2022 3:35 pm

A bill that would add numerous regulations to off-highway vehicle (OHV) events on public land was introduced in the Senate for the third time in three years on Monday, with supporters hoping that the bill will make it through both...

Ballot Arguments in California Elections

February 1, 2022 3:10 pmFebruary 1, 2022 3:16 pm

California’s Elections Code provides rules for ballot arguments for measures submitted to the voters in state elections that are contained in Division 9, Chapter 1, Article 6. Article 6 is titled “Arguments Concerning Measures Submitted to Voters.” Section 9060 provides...

Is Gov. Newsom’s Closure of San Quentin Abuse of Executive Authority?

February 1, 2022 2:39 pmFebruary 1, 2022 8:47 pm

California Gov. Gavin Newsom defied the state’s voters within 6 weeks of being sworn in January 2019. He said during his campaign he would abide by the will of California voters who in 2016 rejected Proposition 66, a ballot initiative...

LA Mayoral Candidate Joe Buscaino Endorses Recall of DA George Gascon

February 1, 2022 12:04 pm

The 2022 Los Angeles Mayoral race had another new twist added to it on Monday when City Councilman and candidate Joe Buscaino announced his endorsement for the support of recalling District Attorney George Gascon, creating a new hot button issue...

Laws Concerning Solicitation of Campaign Funds in California

February 1, 2022 6:30 amFebruary 1, 2022 6:43 am

There are laws in the California Elections Code concerning the solicitation of campaign funds. These provisions are in Division 20, Chapter 3, Article 1. Section 20200 provides that a “person” includes a firm, association, corporation, campaign committee or organization. Section...

Bill To Increase Power, Protections of Fast Food Workers Passed in Assembly

February 1, 2022 5:18 amJanuary 31, 2022 7:19 pm

A bill that would drastically increase the power and protections of over 500,000 fast food workers passed in the Assembly on Monday with a vote of 41-19, paving the way for a Senate vote later this year. Assembly Bill 257,...