State Legislature
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Proposition 2 would double California’s rainy-day fund cap, and the fight is over the spending limit
The Nov. 3 measure would let the state save up to 20 percent of its general fund and keep making extra debt payments through 2040. Supporters call it basic prudence; opponents say it opens a loophole…
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California’s tax on software subscriptions leads $14.3 billion in new levies, taxpayer group says
A California Tax Foundation tally finds that Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature approved 67 tax and fee increases over the two-year session, led by a law that extends the sales tax to downloaded and cloud-based…
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Assemblymember Kalra named chairman of judiciary committee
SACRAMENTO, CA — (November 22, 2023) – Yesterday, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José) was appointed Chair of the Assembly Committee on Judiciary by Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas). “At a time when California must be vigilant in…
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Senator Cortese launches investigation into driver-less vehicle permits
State Senator Dave Cortese (D – San Jose) has initiated a public inquiry into the permitting process for driverless vehicles within the State of California. Last week, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) immediately suspended the…
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McGuire’s landmark offshore wind law to take effect in January
SB 286 creates a national model to get green energy approved faster and help end our reliance on fossil fuels SACRAMENTO, CA — November 25, 2023 — Senate President Designee Mike McGuire’s groundbreaking legislation to expedite…