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California Bill Aims to Revitalize Downtown San Francisco
The bill would allow exemptions to CEQA—a state law that requires an environmental impact assessment for new developments.
Legislation Introduced in California to Regulate Artificial Intelligence
The bill would require the largest AI developers to comply with pre-deployment testing and cybersecurity protection standards.
California Democrats Seek to Repeal State’s New Income-Based Utility Billing Program
The Golden State became the first in the nation to pass such a program in 2022 to lower bills for low-income residents.
California Expedites Housing Project Approvals in Coastal Cities, Fire Zones
Under goals set forth by the state’s housing department, California must build 2.5 million new homes in the next eight years.
California Bill Targets Faith-Based Foster Parents Over ‘Gender-Affirming Care,’ Opponents Say
A California bill would require all foster parents in California to “affirm” the chosen gender identities of children in their care.
