Travis Gillmore
Travis Gillmore is an avid reader and journalism connoisseur based in California covering finance, politics, the State Capitol, and breaking news for The Epoch Times.
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Bill That Would Criminalize AI-Generated Child Porn Passes California Assembly
The author said AB 1831 closes a loophole that lets those creating obscene material with AI go uncharged. The bill had zero opposition.
California Bill Would Allow Schools to Limit, Ban Use of Smartphones on Campus
Leeway is provided in the language of the bill so that schools across the state can develop unique regulations that best serve their students.
California Bill to Add Sex With a Minor to Sex Offender Registration Crimes Passes Senate
Offenders older than their victim by 10 years and convicted of unlawful acts would be registered.
A Bill to Keep Defendants Out of Prison Dies in California Senate
The measure sought to divert suspects into programs enabling them to have charges dropped. ‘There wasn’t enough courage in the room,’ said the author.
California’s $25 Minimum Wage for Some Health Care Workers Might Be Delayed
A Senate bill would push the starting date into next fiscal year to help reduce this year’s budget deficit.
Bill Allowing Illegal Immigrants’ Businesses to Receive State Aid Passes California Assembly
The lawmaker behind the measure says denying benefits to illegal immigrants hurts the state’s business environment. Opponents say funds should go to citizens.
California Bill to Consolidate Prison Space Passes Assembly
As the state seeks to lower prison capacity and fewer people are locked up, thousands of beds go empty. But crime is rising, opponents say.
California Lawmakers Block Bill That Would End Sanctuary State Protections for Illegal Immigrant Pedophiles
‘They don’t want to admit that their sanctuary state policy has been a failure,’ the bill’s author says.
Governor Solved Budget Deficit Twice as Large as Reported in May Revision, Analysts Calculate
Gov. Newsom had rejected the Legislative Analyst’s Office assessment that the deficit amounts to $73 billion, but his fixes total that amount.
California Bill Would Loosen Campaign Donation Restrictions for Local Officials
The Senate passes a measure that would raise the maximum contribution from $250 to $1,000. It now goes to the Assembly.
