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California Assembly Votes to Pressure Congress on Obamacare Tax Credits

Resolution urges restoration and extension of enhanced ACA premium subsidies to prevent health care cost hikes for Californians.

California Republican Kiley Defies Trump on Tariffs Ahead of Reelection

Rep. Kevin Kiley breaks with GOP leadership to vote against procedural motion suppressing tariff votes.

California Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Limit Alcohol Sales for Repeat DUI Offenders

The proposed legislation would give judges the power to restrict alcohol purchases for those with multiple DUI convictions.

California Provides $90 Million to Planned Parenthood After Federal Funding Cut

Governor Newsom signs legislation to ensure clinics can keep their doors open and continue providing essential reproductive health services.

NAACP Urges Newsom to Veto Veterans Benefit Bill

Civil rights group says SB 694 could deepen racial inequities and limit access to critical assistance for Black veterans and other marginalized groups.

California's Girls' Sports Culture War Intensifies with Massive Protest, Controversy Over Track Title

Dozens of female athletes rally against state policies allowing transgender athletes, as governor calls male participation "deeply unfair"

Liccardo's Bills to Speed Up Housing Approvals Advance Through House

Bipartisan housing package aims to alleviate housing shortage by streamlining regulations and modernizing lending programs.

California Weighs Mileage-Based Road Funding

Republicans criticize proposal to study replacing gas tax with mileage fees

House Votes to Terminate Trump's Tariffs on Canada

Six Republicans join Democrats in rebuke of administration's trade policy

Bernie Sanders to Kick Off California Billionaires' Tax Campaign

Proposal aims to backfill federal healthcare cuts, but faces opposition from some Democrats

California Democrats Backtrack on Mileage Tax Proposal Amid Backlash

Proposal aimed at recouping revenue lost from electric car mandate faces strong opposition from residents

California Billionaire Tax Proposal Divides Democrats

Senator Bernie Sanders supports the measure, but Governor Gavin Newsom and others have concerns.

House Ag Chair Thompson Readies New Farm Bill Draft

Thompson aims to release draft this weekend, hold markup in late February

Congress Should Limit Abuse of Insurrection Act

Lawmakers should reform the law to restrict presidential power to deploy military for domestic law enforcement.

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