California lawmaker proposes ‘emergency’ staffing rule in psychiatric hospitals after Chronicle investigation
Calling the dangerous conditions in for-profit psychiatric hospitals an emergency, California’s top lawmaker on the state Senate Health Committee proposed legislation Thursday to quickly impose ...
Fearing Trump cuts, California Democrat proposes creating state’s own NIH
The ambitious state lawmaker argues moves by Elon Musk and RFK Jr. show the Golden State must “step up” as a global leader.
California legislators give early OK to more accountability for those who threaten schools and churches
Critics of the bill raised concerns about the potential impact on young people and want a focus, instead, on restorative ...
California lawmaker, Jay Leno seek to exempt classic cars from smog check requirements
The proposed legislation, known as "Leno's Law," would ease smog check requirements for all cars at least 35 years old and ...
California State Senate refuses to reverse rules restricting press access to lawmakers
Senate floor records KCRA 3 obtained show in 1931, there were 16 desks along the floor assigned to journalists. Now, there ...
Republican State Senators start transparency fight over California budget talks
The vote in the State Senate turned into a fight between Republicans and Democrats over a lack of transparency when lawmakers ...
California doesn’t exempt veterans’ retirement from taxes. Is this the year that changes?
California is the only state that doesn’t allow any tax exemptions on military retirement income. New bills aim to do that.
California GOP’s plan to cut gas prices is squashed, backers say
California Senate Republicans’ goal of slashing gasoline prices by stopping recent environmental regulations – a centerpiece ...
Bill targeting SF illegal street vendors passes senate committee
Legislation specifically targeting the sale of stolen goods on San Francisco’s streets has passed a California State Senate ...