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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.

Reason · Jan 8, 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Nixes Psychedelic Decriminalization and Cannabis Cafés

Newsom vetoed both reforms, which he deemed excessively permissive.

Reason · Oct 12, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

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 · Sep 23, 2023

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 · Sep 17, 2023

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.

Capital & Main · Sep 15, 2023

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.

Reason · Sep 13, 2023

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.

Capital & Main · Sep 12, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

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...

Reason · Sep 8, 2023