Legislature & Policy

The governor claimed he could tax all proceeds of the funds from anyone living in California.

The Justice Department has sued several states over the records, which it says it needs to make sure states are complying with federal election law.

The action was part of a nationwide crackdown on fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid systems.

The debate over minimum wage laws continues.

The justices, who have yet to issue a final decision, declined to overturn a lower court ruling that the referendum process violated the state constitution.

SB 1004 seeks to delay the mask ban to Jan. 1, 2027, and to add state law enforcement to the list of local and federal agencies prohibited from wearing masks.

The No Vigilantes Act, signed by Gov. Newsom in September, conflicts with the U.S. Constitution and federal law, the Ninth Circuit appeals panel ruled.

The assemblywoman said the bill would protect immigration support workers and would not cover up potential fraud, stifle journalists, or hamper free speech.

State lawmakers are looking to exclude certain types of sex offenders from being released from prison early due to old age.

A California-based federal judge issued a nationwide opinion in late December after certifying a class action lawsuit.

‘Public service should not be a get-rich-quick scheme, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

The state paused implementation efforts after only 23 out of the 447 total dispatch centers statewide had transitioned to the Next Generation 911 system.

The Energy Department has said the restoration of the onshore oil pipelines in California was necessary to address supply disruption risks.

The Justice Department was given two weeks to file an amended complaint.

Several other holidays and events were canceled after accusations of sexual assaults surfaced against the civil rights leader.

The Justice Department says state rules violate the federal fuel economy law, which would drive up car prices nationwide.

The defendants allegedly used false documents to claim certain vehicles were delivered outside California.

Two California state lawmakers have introduced a bill to restore government-funded health care coverage to illegal immigrants.

The congressman from California said he will continue to caucus with Republicans.