Posts Tagged: gun control

California must protect tech industry

by BY CHARLA GRIFFY-BROWN posted 05.04.2023

Protecting the technology industry is vital for the state’s economy as it contributes significantly to job creation, tax revenue, and economic growth.

In wake of Baldwin charges, Cortese to reintroduce film set safety bill

by BY BRIAN JOSEPH posted 02.03.2023

With news that actor Alec Baldwin will face two counts of involuntary manslaughter over the death of a cinematographer on the set of his film “Rust,” Democratic state Sen. Dave Cortese of San Jose has vowed to reintroduce legislation to establish rules for using guns in movies.

Survey: GOP’s Cox hitting 2nd place in gov’s race

Illustration of casting a ballot in California. (Image: Niyazz, via Shutterstock)

by Public Policy Institute of California posted 03.22.2018

Democrat Gavin Newsom has surged ahead of Antonio Villaraigosa in the state’s gubernatorial race, and Republican John Cox has made headway among the state’s likely voters. Senator Dianne Feinstein maintains her double-digit lead over fellow Democrat Kevin de León. These are among the key findings of a statewide survey released today by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC).