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Newsom Calls For Windfall Tax On Oil Companies Amid High Gas Prices
"Over the last 10 days, gas prices increased by 84 cents in California despite crude oil prices being down," according to governor's office.
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Newsom Signs Bill Allowing State To Revoke Out-Of-State Parent's Rights Over Trans Kids
The law has been a major source of controversy.
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California Distilleries Can Once Again Ship Directly To Consumers
Gov. Newsom signed Assembly Bill 920, allowing licensed craft distillers to ship spirits directly to consumers now through Jan. 1, 2024.
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California Workers To See Increased Paid Family Leave Benefits Under New Law
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the new law will increase the wage replacement rate to 90% for workers making less than $57,000; 70% for all others.
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California To Require Salary Ranges To Be Included In Job Postings
The new law will require employers with 15 or more workers to provide employees with pay scales for their jobs starting Jan. 1, 2023.
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Federal Court Panel Declares California Ban On Private Prisons Unconstitutional
The law would "override the federal government's decision" to utilize private contractors to run immigration detention facilities.
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California Gets A Slew Of New Housing Laws
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed just short of 40 new housing bills into law Wednesday.
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Newsom Signs Package Of Abortion Bills Into Law
The bills come after several states tightened abortion restrictions or banned the procedure after U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Newsom Signs Bill Aiding Farmworker Union Formation
The bill will make it easier for California farmworkers to unionize while growers say the law stifles worker independence.
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Newsom Vetoes "No Tax Exemption For Insurrection Act"
Bill would strip the California tax-exempt status of a nonprofit that engaged in criminal acts of conspiracy, like insurrection or treason.
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California To Crack Down On Catalytic Converter Theft
Purchasing a catalytic convertor from anyone other than a licensed auto dismantler or dealer is illegal under a new California law.
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Newsom Vetoes Full-Day Kindergarten Option, Citing Cost Concerns
Newsom's bill veto is raising concerns about the expense as state revenues come in lower than expected.
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Homes Without Garages Are Cheaper, A New California Law Will Mean More Of Them
California will prohibit minimum parking requirements for new housing development and commercial projects near public transit under new law.
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Referendum Proponents Challenging Oil Well Bill Could Collect Signatures This Month
A proposed referendum was filed just days after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1137 into law.
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Newsom Targets Oil Industry, Fox, Wall St. Journal On National Stage
Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at the oil industry and certain media companies in a fiery speech in New York Wednesday.
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ICE Removing Violent Criminal Foreign Nationals From California Who've Served Prison Time
While DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas altered deportation and removal proceedings, some began as long as two years ago continue.
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California Could Abolish 'Pink Tax' Under Bill Awaiting Newsom's Signature
The "Pink Tax" is a phenomenon where products marketed toward women are more expensive than the same products marketed to men.
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New California Law Puts Limits On Employer Drug Testing And Policies
California employers will soon be unable to disqualify job applicants or fire a worker based on off-the-job cannabis use.
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California Extends Sunset On Property Tax Exclusion For Active Solar Energy Systems
Newsom signed Senate Bill 1340 into law, which extends the tax exclusion for installing a new active solar energy system by two years.
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Survey: Majority Of Likely Voters Oppose Online Sports Betting Ballot Initiative
The voters "appear poised to reject a ballot initiative allowing online sports wagering in the Golden State come November."