California AG’s Lawmaker Wife Recuses Herself from Overseeing Husband’s Budget Amid Criticism

California AG’s Lawmaker Wife Recuses Herself from Overseeing Husband’s Budget Amid Criticism
The California State Capitol building in Sacramento on April 18, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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California Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) has recused herself from overseeing discussions from matters involving her husband, state Attorney General Rob Bonta, and the state Department of Justice’s budget after coming under intense scrutiny amid questions about a possible conflict of interest.

She issued a statement on Feb. 19 removing herself as chair of a budget subcommittee from all matters directly pertaining to the department.
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