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Senate Public Safety Comm. Passes Drug, Alcohol Immunity In Sexual Assault Cases Bill

July 31, 2020 3:38 pm

On Friday, a bill that would provide underage drinking and drug use amnesty for victims of sexual assault unanimously passed the Senate Public Safety Committee, paving the way for ultimate passage in a Senate vote in August. An immunity from...

Why 2020 is Primed For Opportunity Zone Investments

July 31, 2020 10:45 amJuly 31, 2020 11:21 am

Amid all the bad news, there may be one bright spot this summer (and beyond) for investors: Opportunity Zones. New deadlines, growing momentum, and various market factors will converge to make such investments — and the positive social impact they...

Critics Of Proposition to Allow 17-Year-Old Voters In Primaries Ramp Up Opposition

July 31, 2020 9:55 amJuly 30, 2020 9:55 pm

Proposition 18, the ballot initiative that, if passed, would allow 17-year-olds to vote in state primary elections, began to see a larger push against it in July, with many older voter blocs forming a large challenge for the upcoming November...

California Energy Commission

July 31, 2020 7:01 amJuly 31, 2020 10:35 am

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is charged with leading the state to a 100 percent clean energy future. As the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency, the CEC is committed to reducing energy costs and environmental impacts of energy...

Center for American Liberty Files Injunction in #OpenCASchools Lawsuit

July 31, 2020 6:47 amJuly 31, 2020 6:58 am

Governor Newsom announced that in more than 30 counties, representing 80% of the state’s population, school buildings will remain closed. “This prohibition of in-person educational instruction appears to restrict both private and public schools—leaving the overwhelming majority of students without...

Gov. Newsom Forms ‘Strike Team’ To Solve Unemployment Issues, Delays At The EDD

July 31, 2020 2:29 amJuly 30, 2020 7:35 pm

On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the formation of a “strike team” to solve numerous issues plaguing the Employment Development Department (EDD). Governor Newsom’s EDD “strike team” Fronted by Government Operations Agency Secretary Yolanda Richardson and open government group Code...

California ‘Water Efficiency’ Myths Debunked Again

July 31, 2020 2:15 amJuly 30, 2020 9:51 pm

At a December 6, 2019 meeting at the White House with the Small Business Roundtable, Pres. Donald Trump made the following remarks about “opening up” national standards for water efficient bathroom fixtures and appliances: “We’re using common sense. We have...