by John Jones | Aug 15, 2017 | State Gov News
Source: Lawmaker says idea of early prison release for former Sen. Ron Calderon is an ‘insult’ to the public – LA Times
by John Jones | Aug 15, 2017 | State Gov News
After months of quarreling between establishment and progressive Democrats, the California Republican Party now has an internal struggle over the recent ex Source: California Republicans battle one another over cap-and-trade
by John Jones | Aug 15, 2017 | State Gov News
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, the state is suing the Trump administration over threats to withhold funds from so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions. Source: California sues Trump administration over immigration policies | The Sacramento Bee
by John Jones | Aug 3, 2017 | State Gov News
U.S. appeals court says decision favoring California’s high speed rail project has no force. Source: High-speed rail backers lose another round in court – LA Times
by John Jones | Jul 24, 2017 | State Gov News
Californians may be able to vote on high-speed rail again in a referendum on how the cap-and-trade funds are to be spent. Source: Californians May Be Able to Vote on High-Speed Rail Again – Indirectly – Breitbart
by John Jones | Jul 24, 2017 | State Gov News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown’s aggressive plea for lawmakers to renew California’s signature climate change law proved fruitful this week, bolstering his credibility as a world leader in the fight against global warming. http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_JERRY_BROWN_WHATS_NEXT_CAOL-?SITE=CASON&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2017-07-22-12-14-33
by John Jones | Jul 22, 2017 | State Gov News
California’s program is the only one of its kind in the U.S. and has been considered an international model for using financial pressure to prod industry to reduce emissions. Bipartisan support for the system comes as Republicans in Washington, including President Trump, have blocked, resisted or undermined national efforts to fight global warming. Source: California […]
by John Jones | Jul 22, 2017 | State Gov News
Housing bills under consideration involve new funding, which requires a two-thirds vote of the Legislature. Democrats hold bare supermajorities in the Senate and Assembly and can only afford to have one assembly member of their caucus vote against a housing plan if it is to pass on a party-line vote. Already, one influential Democrat is […]
