Republicans lacking power in California are focusing on local school boards’ policies, setting up a fight with Gov. Gavin Newsom over “parental rights.”
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How Newsom fell short of the oil penalty he wanted but still scored a political win
California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched an offensive in his war with Big Oil. The battle didn’t go as planned.
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Newsom’s vetoes: Why did the governor block California bills?
Gov. Newsom had his reasons for blocking California bills passed by the Legislature: cost, duplication and some politics. Overall, he signed 770 bills into law and vetoed 66, or about 8%.
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Decision time: Three ways the California recall election could go
The recall election could end up with three very different results for the future of Gov. Gavin Newsom and of politics in California. Here’s how the scenarios could play out.
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Are there enough ‘mad moms’ in California to recall Newsom from office?
Recall supporters are counting on mothers angry over school closures, who helped fuel the petition drive, to also vote to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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If Newsom is recalled, how would a Republican governor get anything done?
Some GOP recall candidates say they would use emergency power to pass their agenda, and try to persuade the Democratic-controlled Legislature — which holds such a huge supermajority in both chambers that they have more than enough votes to override a governor’s veto, or to pass their own budgets.
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With recall looming, Newsom gets some help from friends in Legislature
Democratic leaders in the California Legislature shield Gov. Gavin Newsom from having to decide some controversial bills during the recall campaign.
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Could Latino voters make the difference in whether Newsom survives California’s recall election?
Gov. Newsom is trying to secure a voting bloc that backed him in 2018, but Republicans see an opening in communities hit hard by COVID.
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Six things to know about the Newsom recall candidates’ tax returns
The candidates in the California recall election are required to submit tax returns to get on the ballot. Among the interesting takeaways ahead of the Sept. 14 vote were that Republican businessman John Cox reported zero taxable income in 2019 and Caitlyn Jenner, an international brand, paid taxes to multiple countries overseas.
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Charity & politics: California elected officials would have to disclose their connections under proposed rule
After a year-long wait, the state’s campaign finance watchdog has a proposal to require elected officials to provide more information on special interest donations to their nonprofits.