Local Government DigestFrom CalMatters...
Send CA Your Social Security Complaints
04/17/2025If you’ve experienced any trouble or hiccups receiving your Social Security recently, California Attorney General Rob Bonta unveiled a new complaint page on Tuesday for residents to report disruptions they faced when accessing their benefits.
From The Sacramento Bee...
California Democrats Leaving X in Droves
03/27/2025Democrats in the state legislature are leaving the X social media platform, citing the increase in hate speech and discomfort in relying on the private service to communicate with constituents.
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