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California Is On the Verge of a World-Changing Climate Bill — But It’s in Trouble

Emissions disclosure bill is testing the state’s climate resolve in the face of industry misinformation.

Capital & Main · Aug 21, 2023

The top fundraisers in the California Assembly

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

Ballotpedia · Feb 27, 2023

Commentary: Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to investigate children’s deaths. His rationale was dubious

California Assembly Bill 2660 sought to address a disturbing problem — a lack of clear and consistent data on dying children — with a straightforward solution: requiring officials to review and report such deaths. Not surprisingly, it sailed through the state Legislature without a single no vote from either party…

Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022