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How Many Bills in the 2024 California Legislature?
With the dust settled after the Feb. 19 bill introduction deadline, the California Legislature’s count for new bills this year is 2,124.
From The Sacramento Observer...
2024 California Presidential Primary Election: A Look at the Black Candidates
Although African Americans comprise 6.5% of California’s population, Black candidates are contesting for 11.5% of California’s congressional seats, 23.8% of state Assembly seats and 30% of state Senate seats.
From Los Angeles Times...
San Francisco Set to Apologize to Black Residents for ‘Systemic Racism’
Members of the board gathered to put forward a resolution that takes responsibility for the history of discrimination against Black San Franciscans.
Why Adopting Sports Gambling in California Has to Involve Tribes
When and if California legalizes sports gambling, the policy should honor the laws established in partnership with tribes decades ago, says Assemblyman James Ramos.
From EdSource...
Research: Immigration Enforcement Hinders Education; Schools Offer Support
Immigration enforcement lowers students’ ability to succeed academically and negatively affects their overall learning experience.
From Citrus Heights Sentinel...
Who’s Running in Sacramento County’s District 4?
Candidates vying to take the seat of outgoing Supervisor Sue Frost on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors faced off at a recent forum, sharing with voters their differing perspectives.
From CapPublicRadio...
Sacramento Mayor Says City Made Mistake in Measure C Process; County Says It Won’t Investigate
After Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said the city erred in notifying the public about Measure C, a Sacramento County spokesperson said election officials won’t investigate whether the measure is legally on the ballot.
Mayoral Candidates Talk Guns, Housing and Policing
The six candidates vying to be Sacramento’s next mayor fielded questions about homelessness, gun violence and police accountability at a candidate forum held at the Greater Sacramento Urban League.
Bill Package Takes Aim at AI and Elections
A suite of five bills introduced this weeks seeks to protect election integrity from bad actors using AI, especially on social media.
A Record Amount Went to Lobbying California’s Government. Who Were the Biggest Spenders?
Companies and organizations spent more than $480 million on lobbyists who sought to influence the Legislature, the governor’s office and state agencies.
Who’s Running for Sacramento County School Boards? Here Are the Candidates
Some Sacramento County voters will be asked to weigh in this March on who should represent them on two local school boards, the Sacramento County Office of Education and Twin Rivers Unified School District.
Katie Valenzuela: Candidate for Sacramento City Council, Dist. 4
Why she’s running for reelection: “There is clearly still have a lot of work to do. I want to keep working on solutions that will keep people housed, build more access to opportunities, and prepare us for the future.”
Phil Pluckebaum: Candidate for Sacramento City Council, District 4
“We must be able to provide a city that we want to continue to invest in and be a place that our children want to raise their families,” Phil Pluckebaum says.
California Senate Leader Mike McGuire Picks His Team
The new top Democrat in the state Senate announces his leadership team and new committee chairpersons. He rewarded some allies, and filled five of seven leadership posts with women or legislators of color.
Legislators Unveil Measure to Ask Voters for $1 billion Offshore Wind Bond
The funds would help California ports expand to handle giant wind turbines and other equipment. California’s first offshore wind farms are on a fast track off Humboldt County and Morro Bay.
10 Candidates Are Running for California State Assembly District 6 in March 2024
One California Assembly seat representing Sacramento is open for the first time in a decade, meaning voters in the city’s urban core, Natomas and Arden will choose a new representative.
Here’s Who’s Running for Sacramento County Board of Supervisors in March 2024
Two Sacramento County Board of Supervisor seats are up for grabs, and voters living in Districts 3 and 4, both located in northeastern parts of the county, will weigh in.
5 Major Candidates Want to be California’s New U.S. Senator
Here’s where they stand on the economy, crime and the border.
A Sacramento Voter Guide for the March 2024 Primary Election
In Sacramento County, there are a number of local races that will have a big impact on your day-to-day life. Residents will vote for Sacramento mayor and City Council, state legislative seats, and more.
How a California Republican Helped Tank Mayorkas’ Impeachment Vote
California Republican Rep. Tom McClintock bucked his party to vote against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
California Black Caucus Introduces Reparations Package
Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus announced plans to introduce a package of bills this year designed to address recommendations the California reparations task force made in its final report.
An Initiative Promised 20,000 Homes for Mentally Ill Californians. It Delivered Far Less
California voters this spring are considering a $6.4 billion bond to house people with serious mental health conditions. A similar 2018 ballot measure offers lessons about the obstacles that stand in the way of construction.
Can You Vote for Any Candidate in California’s Primary Election? Here Are the Rules
There are different rules for the presidential contest and state races on the March 5 ballot. And each party has its own rules.
Mike McGuire Wants to ‘Lift Up Every Person’ as New California Senate Leader
Sen. Mike McGuire of Healdsburg takes over as Democratic leader in the state Senate from Sen. Toni Atkins. He terms out in 2026, so has limited time to push his agenda.
Black Folks and Border Policy: CBC’s 2024 Election Challenge
Immigration is among the most wrenching political questions of the 2024 election. Yet, as Congress debates border security, the Congressional Black Caucus has an obligation to act on behalf of its base.
California Recall Reform Moves Forward, But Other Bills Don’t
A sweeping change to California elections took a step forward. The proposed constitutional amendment aims to allow the lieutenant governor to be installed if a governor is recalled.
‘Just the Beginning’: California Reparations Backers Applaud Bills, Even Without Big Cash Payouts
Lawmakers introduced a package of bills designed to tackle some forms of reparations. The measures may face budget constraints and opposition.
California Lawmakers Unveiled 14 Reparations Bills. None Call for Cash Payments
The California Legislative Black Caucus released a list of 14 bills as a first set of reparations for the descendants of African Americans who were enslaved.
Voters Guide to the 2024 California Primary Election
Here is your guide to the 2024 California primary election.
Your Guide to Proposition 1: Newsom’s Overhaul of California’s Mental Health System
Gov. Gavin Newsom crafted the measure to reform California’s mental health system, including a $6.4-billion bond for new facilities.
A Bill for Every Problem? Why California Lawmakers Introduce Longshots
Faced with a huge budget deficit, legislators are on warning not to expect bills with a high price tag to pass. But that’s not always the goal of introducing bills.
California Lawmakers, Raising Fears of Political Violence, Want to Shield Their Properties
A bill would let state legislators, who say they fear for their safety, shield their property holdings from disclosure forms. But critics say that could conceal potential conflicts of interest.
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