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Trump Says Federal Government Won’t Fund California’s High-Speed Rail Project
The president says the delayed and expensive project is ‘out of control.’
California Agrees to Drop Electric-Truck Mandates in Legal Settlement
The settlement was disclosed in a new filing in federal court in California.
Democratic Bill Author Removed From California Child Sex Trafficking Bill After Heated Debate
The author joined with supporters in an attempt to bring back a deleted provision to strengthen penalties for buying 16- and 17-year-olds for sex.
California Assembly Passes Bill Allowing Only Veterinarians to Declaw Cats
The bill, which passed 72–0, allows the procedure only for a therapeutic purpose. A veterinarians group said the bill sets ‘a dangerous precedent.’
California Child Sex Trafficking Bill Passes Key Hurdle
The bill passed after a provision making it a felony to purchase 16- and 17-year-olds for sex was removed.
California Increases Water Supplies to Farms, Residents
The state’s water resources department has upped its allocation to 50 percent of what was requested by customers.
California Bill Would Require Warnings on Social Media Sites to Protect Users
The bill’s authors say the black-box warnings would help shield children and teens from ‘addictive features and harmful content.’
California Bill to Prohibit Lawmakers From Signing NDAs Advances in Legislature
If passed, violation of the law would be punishable as a misdemeanor under the Political Reform Act of 1974.
California Proposes Regulations to Allow Testing of Self-Driving Heavy Duty Vehicles
The proposed regulations are open to a 45-day public comment period, ending on June 9.
Bill to Tax Vacant Storefronts Rewritten Following Pushback, Passes Committee
The bill would now require people who own commercial property to submit information on whether and why their properties are vacant.
California Ponders Takeover of Oil Refineries as Facilities Shut Down
Energy experts say state-run facilities would not reduce the risk of spiking gas prices.
California Group Sues to Block Insurers Adding Surcharges After LA Fires
The state insurance chief allowed companies to impose surcharges totalling $500 million.
California Becomes 1st State to Sue Trump Administration to Block Tariffs
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta said the lawsuit challenges Trump’s authority to impose tariffs without congressional approval.
California Sees Fewer Canadian Tourists, Launches Campaign to Welcome Them Back
While blaming President Trump’s economic policies, Gov. Newsom said in a video that his state has ‘a whole lot of love for our neighbors up north.’
California Governor Signs $2.8 Billion Medi-Cal Bailout to Cover Soaring Costs, Including for Illegal Immigrants
The bill authorizes emergency funds to keep California’s Medicaid program afloat as costs surge and criticism mounts over illegal immigrant coverage.
California Bill Limiting Rooster Ownership Amended Following Assembly Hearing
State Assemblyman Chris Rogers introduced AB 928 in February, aiming to prevent roosters from being raised for cockfighting and to help control the avian flu.
California Bills Would Provide Tax Exemption for Veterans’ Retirement up to $20,000
Two companion bills, Senate Bill 1 and Assembly Bill 53, would provide military veterans with state tax exemptions.
House Votes to Repeal Biden-Era Rule Restricting Bank Overdraft Fees
‘The Biden-era CFPB overdraft rule would harm the very consumers it’s supposed to protect,’ said Sen. Tim Scott.
Congress Investigates Deal to Oust Historic Ranching Community at California National Park
A buyout that settled decades of land use conflicts in Point Reyes has come under scrutiny over lack of transparency and environmental impacts.
