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Possible Locations of Measures on the Floors of the California Legislature

September 4, 2022 9:18 amSeptember 4, 2022 9:20 am

There are numerous locations for measures to be placed while on the Floors of the California Legislature. Many measures will hit several locations as they move their way through the process. The Assembly Floor designates 29 locations, while the Senate...

Some Stats from the 2021-22 Legislative Session

September 3, 2022 2:30 pmSeptember 3, 2022 2:34 pm

As the 2021-22 California Legislative Session draws to a close, and because I am a geek about these types of things, the following are several legislative data items, which could make for good cocktail party trivia (????): There were 4,476...

The Astounding Workload of the California Legislature’s Committees

September 3, 2022 8:04 amSeptember 3, 2022 8:07 am

The California Legislature has a combined 55 standing committees, with 33 in the Assembly and 22 in the Senate. There were 4,476 bills introduced during the 2021-22 Legislative Session. Those standing committees, and their hardworking consultants (along with their minority...

Bill To Give Additional Education Funds To Lowest Performing Subgroup Halted Over Prop 209 Violations

September 3, 2022 2:30 amSeptember 2, 2022 9:35 pm

A bill proposing to give additional funding to students in the lowest performing subgroup was pulled only hours before voting ended early Thursday due to Governor Gavin Newsom dropping support over concerns that it would violate state law under Proposition...

Fast Food Managers, Owners Fear AB 257 Will Bring Job Loss, Higher Costs

September 2, 2022 4:22 pm

Following the passage of AB 257 earlier this week by the California Legislature, many local fast food managers and store owners quickly began looking for any way possible they can remain open. While a Fast Food Council in the Department...

Congressional Democrat PACs Pump Money into Valadao/Salas CA-22 Race After Support Drops

September 2, 2022 1:28 pm

Congressional Democrat PACs flooded the campaign of Assemblyman Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) with funding in his run against Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in the 22nd Congressional District race this week following a large drop of support. During the last several House...

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s In-Laws Fled California for Florida During Covid

September 2, 2022 11:49 amSeptember 2, 2022 11:50 am

California Governor Gavin Newsom appears obsessed with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. And now we may know the reason for his compulsion. Fox News is reporting today, “Not only did the in-laws of Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom give money to...