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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Newsom Signs Bill Delaying $25 Minimum Wage for Some Health Care Workers in California
The increase will be pushed from June 1 to July 1, moving its costs into the next fiscal year and helping to reduce the current budget deficit.
California’s Happiness Panel Discusses What’s Getting Us Down
The Assembly committee considered inequalities, access to housing, student debt and more, with hopes of coming up with solutions.
California Legislature’s Budget Proposal Restores Some Newsom Cuts, Increases Tax Revenues
Lawmakers aim to raise more cash from businesses and protect climate goals like offshore wind. Republicans wonder why the state spends money on electric buses.
As Democrats Water Down a Child Prostitution Bill, a State Senate Colleague Says: ‘I’m Done’
‘I don’t want people buying little girls anymore,’ said the Democratic senator as she assailed changes like requiring a 10-year gap between offender and victim.
Equity Funding Bill Recommended by Reparations Task Force Passes Assembly
The measure calls for putting people in disadvantaged communities first in line for vocational education grants.
California Lawmakers Again Trying to Give Free Condoms to 7th-12th Graders
The Senate bill also prohibits retailers from limiting access to contraceptives based on age. The author says it will save the state money.
California Bill Blocking Local Voter ID Laws Passes Senate
The measure’s author said the aim is to keep cities from setting their own policies, which could create uncertainty and inequality.
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.
