Assemblymember Mike Fong is the only California lawmaker who has never voted “no” on a piece of legislation.
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California’s plan to overhaul a key climate program — raising the cost of gas — ignites debate
In November, California’s state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel.
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‘Beyond cruel’: Newsom retaliates against L.A. suburb for its ban on homeless shelters
The mayor of Norwalk said the city enacted its far-reaching ban on shelters and other low-income housing and businesses out of frustration with the state. As Gov. Gavin Newsom escalates his pressure campaign on cities to help solve the state’s homelessness crisis, Norwalk could lose eligibility for state housing and homelessness grants.
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The Legislature could override nearly every Newsom veto. Why doesn’t it?
About 90% of bills that California Gov. Gavin Newsom blocked this year passed with the support of more than two-thirds of legislators — enough to override a governor’s veto. But the Legislature hasn’t attempted to do so since 1979.
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Gavin Newsom is vetoing 1 of every 5 bills. Here’s why
Gov. Gavin Newsom has blocked a sizable chunk of bills passed by the Legislature during the most recent session. He cites a few common reasons why they shouldn’t become law in California.
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Economists like Newsom’s plan to help control gas prices. Refiners don’t.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants new gas reserves to dampen seasonal price spikes. Refiners say the move would raise prices and require new storage tanks.
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K-12 funding is guaranteed in California’s budget. School boards say Newsom jeopardized it
Gov. Gavin Newsom lowered the guaranteed amount of funding for K-12 schools in this year’s budget. The California School Boards Association filed a lawsuit Thursday, saying the change is unconstitutional.
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California Medicaid ballot measure is popular, well funded — and perilous, opponents warn
Proposition 35, aimed at creating a dedicated stream of funding to provide health care for California’s low-income residents, would put funding for many programs at risk because the ballot measure would supersede the budget, opponents say.
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California companies wrote their own gig worker law. Now no one is enforcing it
Proposition 22 promised improved pay and benefits for California gig workers. But when companies fail to deliver, the state isn’t doing much to help push back.
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California Democrats strike back against local conservative rebellions on LGBTQ rights, abortion
Some California communities are resisting progressive policies from Sacramento. Democrats in the Legislature say they are going too far and are responding with bills to shut them down.