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Crypto Financial Services Licensure Bill Passes Assembly 71-0

August 31, 2022 4:51 pm

A bill to add licensure and regulations to cryptocurrency financial services based in the state passed the Assembly on Tuesday, bringing the piece of legislation to Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign or veto. Assembly Bill 2269, authored by Assemblyman...

Assembly Passes bill to End Use of PFAS Chemicals in New Fabrics and Textiles

August 31, 2022 1:38 pm

A bill to end the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “forever” chemicals in new fabrics and textiles in California was passed by the Assembly Tuesday. Assembly Bill 1817, authored by Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), would prohibit any...

Assembly Passes Bill Preventing Companies From Punishing Workers Who Test Positive For Marijuana Off-Hours

August 31, 2022 5:47 amAugust 30, 2022 8:52 pm

A bill to halt companies from punishing workers who test positive for off the clock marijuana use was approved by the Assembly on Tuesday, sending the bill to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Assembly Bill 2188, authored by Assemblyman Bill Quirk...

Newsom Tumbles to Distant Third in 2024 Democratic Presidential Candidate Poll, Harris Retakes Top

August 30, 2022 2:30 amAugust 29, 2022 7:35 pm

A new Echelon Insights poll released Monday found that Vice President Kamala Harris has overtaken Governor Gavin Newsom once again as the preferred candidate to run as President in 2024 should President Joe Biden either not run or lose in...

Bill To Improve Healthcare Access For Veterans Signed Into Law By Gov. Newsom

August 29, 2022 5:20 pmAugust 30, 2022 7:04 am

A bill to require the state to look into bringing more medical facilities closer to state veteran home campuses was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom during the weekend. Senate Bill 1195, authored by Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) will...

Massachusetts, Washington State Adopt California’s 2035 Ban on Gas Powered Vehicles

August 27, 2022 2:19 amAugust 26, 2022 9:19 pm

Both Massachusetts and Washington state leaders announced on Friday that they would be adopting California’s new ban on the sale of gas powered vehicles by 2035, beginning a shift that may encompass more states in the coming months. For the...

Bill To Give Resident Classification For Team USA Athletes Training in CA Passes Assembly

August 26, 2022 4:59 pm

A bill to give in-state resident tuition availability to Olympic and Paralympic members of Team USA who train in California passed the Assembly in a unanimous vote earlier this week, moving in to the Governor’s desk to await his signature...