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Federal Judge Blocks New California Law Forcing President Trump to Release Tax Returns

September 19, 2019 4:47 pmSeptember 20, 2019 1:15 pm

In a win for President Trump, presidential candidates will not have to disclose their tax returns to appear on California’s March primary ballot, if a tentative federal court ruling is made final. United States District Judge Morrison C. England, Jr....

Janet Napolitano Steps Down as University of California President

September 19, 2019 8:44 amSeptember 19, 2019 8:52 am

Janet Napolitano is stepping down as president of the University of California, a post the former Arizona governor and Department of Homeland Security boss has held since 2013. “It seemed like a good time to have some fresh blood,” Napolitano...

RECAP: SB 273, The Bill Extending The Statute Of Limitations On Domestic Violence

September 18, 2019 4:40 pm

California is one step away from extending the statute of limitations to five years on domestic violence reports. What is it? Senate Bill 273. SB 273 generally expands protections and procedures for victims of domestic violence. Under current law, victims...

The Legislature Will Have Sent 1,037 Bills in 2019 Legislative Session to Governor Newsom

September 18, 2019 7:15 amSeptember 18, 2019 7:17 am

California Globe contributor Chris Micheli shares with us the latest status and count of bills still left: As of Tuesday, September 17: Senate Bills There are 187 bills in the enrollment process. There are 48 on his Desk. For 235...

RECAP: AB 342, The Bill That Would Greatly Limit Oil And Gas Development In California

September 18, 2019 6:06 amSeptember 18, 2019 6:07 am

California has responded to Federal threats of increased oil and gas drilling by making it virtually impossible for any drilling to happen on or near protected lands by halting most pipeline leasing. What is it? Assembly Bill 342. Specifically...

California Governor’s Role in the Legislative Process

September 18, 2019 6:05 amSeptember 17, 2019 8:08 pm

California’s Governor is a key player in the legislative process, even though the bulk of legislation is done by the Legislature. It is important to appreciate the various roles that the state’s chief executive plays in this process. Some of...

President Trump Set to Revoke California’s Authority to Set its Own Auto Emissions Standards

September 17, 2019 4:13 pmSeptember 18, 2019 2:50 pm

President Donald Trump is expected to revoke a rule that allowed California to set its own tougher vehicle emissions standards than those required by the federal government. California has relied on this special waiver for decades. This triggered an announcement...