Blanca Rubio

One assemblyman see weapons and fentanyl combining to create “a rapid escalation of violence.”

California lawmakers are considering a series of bills that would extend teleconference options—temporarily enacted by executive order in 2020 during the pandemic—that would change the structure of government meetings in the state. Critics say the bills would increase government secrecy and limit access to officials by journalists and constituents.

One assemblyman see weapons and fentanyl combining to create “a rapid escalation of violence.”

California lawmakers are considering a series of bills that would extend teleconference options—temporarily enacted by executive order in 2020 during the pandemic—that would change the structure of government meetings in the state. Critics say the bills would increase government secrecy and limit access to officials by journalists and constituents.