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The California state Senate has passed a bill that would require speed governors on all new cars manufactured or sold in California by 2032. These devices would give drivers "audible and visual signals" when they exceed the speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour. The bill's sponsor, Sen.…

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California Passes Bill That'll Make Cars Yell At You When You Speed

California's House has passed a provisional bill that would require car manufacturers to implement 'passive speed limiters' in all new cars sold after 2032.

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As Congress lags, California lawmakers take on AI regulations

California often takes the lead with new legislation to rein in tech. This was true for privacy, social media and now it looks to be playing out the same way for generative AI.

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California Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Allow Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Mushrooms

Learn about a bipartisan bill introduced in California to allow supervised consumption of psychedelic mushrooms as a therapy for mental health issues.

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Newsom Nixes Psychedelic Decriminalization and Cannabis Cafés

Gavin Newsom supported a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in California but rejected a social consumption measure.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Nixes Psychedelic Decriminalization and Cannabis Cafés

Newsom vetoed both reforms, which he deemed excessively permissive.

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Newsom signs laws to fast-track housing on churches’ lands, streamline housing permitting process

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to fast-track low-income housing on surplus land owned by nonprofit colleges and religious institutions

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin

The Independent UK

California nearly decriminalizes psychedelics – but governor hits brakes

Gavin Newsom vetoes measure, saying state must set up thorough guidelines for treatment before he is willing to sign

The Guardian - US

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law requiring big businesses to disclose emissions

California will soon require big businesses to report a wide range of greenhouse gas emissions

The Independent UK

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession and use of some hallucinogens, including psychedelic mushrooms

The Independent UK

The last stop: what happens when a US city’s subway starts to die?

Once a national model for sustainability, San Francisco’s Bart is facing a dire future as ridership slumps. What lessons does it hold for the city, and for the promises of public transportation?

The Guardian - US

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sign climate-focused transparency laws for big business

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he plans to sign into law a pair of climate-focused bills intended to force major corporations to be more transparent about greenhouse gas emissions and the financial risks stemming from global warming

The Independent UK

California’s Climate Disclosure Bill Could Have a Huge Impact Across the Nation

If signed by Gov. Newsom, the legislation would set a precedent by requiring large companies to disclose total greenhouse gas emissions.

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California Legislature Passes Slew of YIMBY Reforms

Two bills approved by the Legislature this week will make it easier to build affordable housing on church land and in coastal areas.

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No Help for California Youths Denied Mental Health Care

As insurers reject coverage amid soaring anxiety and depression, a bill to help children and teens is quietly killed.

The Independent UK

California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business

California lawmakers have approved legislation requiring major companies to disclose a sweeping range of greenhouse gas emissions

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California Lawmakers Approve Bill Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms

Plus: The Biden administration weighs a "remain in Texas" policy, California slowly but surely reforms its housing-killing environmental review law, and more...

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California courts may weigh acceptance of child's gender identity in custody cases

California lawmakers have passed legislation requiring judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity in custody and visitation proceedings

Capital & Main

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.

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Controversial Israeli Judicial Reform Draws Criticism From Biden Administration

Biden Administration Criticizes Israeli Judicial Reform

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Proposed Law Would Reduce Barriers to Mental Health Care for California Youth

The legislation would overhaul the process to appeal denials of coverage by private health insurance companies.

The Independent UK

California still has an anti-gay marriage law on the books. Voters could remove it next year

The California Senate has approved a proposal to enshrine the right to same-sex marriage in the state constitution

The Guardian - US

Rightwingers say ‘pink-haired liberals’ are killing New York pizza. Here’s what’s really happening

An air quality rule passed seven years ago requires some shops to install air filters like those used in Italy

The Independent UK

Car-obsessed California seeks to follow New York's lead and save public transit

California's transit agencies are asking Democrats who control the state's government to rescue them like Democrats in New York recently did

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