Mar. 5, 2026
Congress Considers Abolishing Online Anonymity
Bipartisan 'child online safety' bills would force social media companies to enact invasive identity verification measures, stripping away civil liberties.
Mar. 4, 2026
California Democrats Revive Single-Payer Health Care Push
Candidates promise universal coverage, but obstacles remain
Mar. 3, 2026
California Regulators Release 'Single Stair' Report on Fire Safety
Report takes cautious view on legalizing mid-rise apartments with only one staircase
Mar. 3, 2026
California Lawmakers Push for Public Access to Lobbyist Letters
Two bills aim to make letters sent to the legislature by lobbyists and advocacy groups available online.
Mar. 3, 2026
California's Green Policies Devastate Blue-Collar Jobs
Latinos and African Americans hit hardest by environmental regulations, declining industries, and lack of affordable housing
Mar. 2, 2026
California Lawmakers Clash Over Gas Tax Study Bill
Rural groups support the bill, but GOP lawmakers call it a "sneaky" tax hike plan
Mar. 2, 2026
California Lawmaker Proposes Suspending Gas Tax for One Year
Assembly Bill 1745 aims to provide immediate relief at the pump as gas prices surge in the state.
Feb. 28, 2026
Rep. Levin Opposes Federal Plans for California Offshore Oil Drilling
Congressman says coastline is "not for sale" as federal agency begins environmental review process.
Feb. 27, 2026
Father Of Girl Injured By Illegal Trucker Pushes For Trucking Industry Reform
Lawmakers must address 'chameleon carriers' to truly fix the trucking crisis, says Marcus Coleman.
Feb. 27, 2026
Billionaire Steyer Pitches 2027 Tax Ballot Measure as California Governor
Steyer plans to push for a special election to raise corporate taxes and change Prop 13 if elected
Feb. 27, 2026
California Governor Faces Backlash Over Release of Child Molester
Newsom signs law lowering parole eligibility age, leading to release of convicted serial child rapist
Feb. 27, 2026
California's Insanely Tall Layer Cake of Taxes
From income tax to gas tax, Californians face a growing burden of state and local levies.
Feb. 27, 2026
Assemblymember Gregg Hart Introduces Bill to Restore Accountability in California County Jails
New legislation would give counties the option to maintain sheriff-run jails or appoint an official other than the sheriff to operate the county jail system.
Feb. 27, 2026
Sanders Rallies for California Billionaire Tax After Spending $550K on Private Jets
Senator touts proposed 5% tax on billionaires, but critics say it could drive wealth out of state.
Feb. 26, 2026
Sanders Joins California Wealth Tax Rally, Calls Out Billionaires
The Vermont senator backs a proposed tax on the state's 200 billionaires to fund healthcare programs.
Feb. 26, 2026
Assemblymember Gregg Hart Criticized for Jail Management Bill
Proposed legislation seen as misguided and lacking collaboration with sheriffs
Feb. 26, 2026
Trump Calls for Ban on Congressional Stock Trading
Bipartisan support emerges for legislation to address insider trading concerns
Feb. 26, 2026
Democrats Push Back Against Trump Funding Cuts for Minority-Serving Colleges
Senate Democrats hold hearing highlighting consequences of eliminating diversity programs at MSIs
Feb. 26, 2026
Gonzales Congressman Faces Allegations of Affair
Staffer's text message claims relationship with married lawmaker
Feb. 25, 2026
California Expands Red Light Camera Programs
New law allows cities and counties to opt-in to automated traffic enforcement systems
