The Latest Breaking News from Gail Pellerin

California Assembly Passes Landmark Bill Banning Child Marriage Despite Eight Republicans Voting 'No'

California is set to eliminate child marriage by establishing a minimum marriage age of eighteen, closing aloophole that allowed minors to marry with parental consent and court approval.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Gail Pellerin Says California Must End Child Marriage 'Once and for All' as 8 Republicans Opposed Bill

California lawmakers are advancing a bill to end underage marriage by setting a minimum age of 18, aiming to protect minors from exploitation and align with human rights standards.

International Business Times UK · Aug 23

Dispensary drive-thrus could be coming to California

The California Narcotic Officers’ Association opposes the bill, warning dispensary drive-thrus could increase impaired driving, crime and traffic safety risks

The Independent UK · May 13

California lawmakers vote to limit when local election officials can count ballots by hand

California lawmakers have voted to limit when local governments can count election ballots by hand

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

A sampling of elections where all candidates completed the Ballotpedia candidate survey

Welcome to the Thursday, September 8, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Sep 8, 2022

All candidates for California State Assembly District 28 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for California State Assembly District 28 —Gail Pellerin (D) and Liz Lawler (R)— completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Sep 6, 2022