Image by GummyBone. A union for special public safety professionals says current vacancies up and down the state show their jobs are undervalued by the Legislature — and its endangering residents.
Security guard, radio and cctv monitor, communication and inspection service for building safety. Screen, video surveillance agency and law officer in control room talking on two way intercom system.OPINION — A few years ago, California lawmakers set out to help fast food workers by raising their minimum wage. The intention was good, but the result was not what anyone promised.
Image by Wallentine. The Legislature has adjourned for summer recess. Lawmakers will return in August to tackle hundreds of bills in their annual sprint to the finish of the session. Here are a few we find interesting.
Image by Vitalii VodolazskyiInitiative measures proposed by voters and approved at a statewide election can make changes to the state Constitution or statutes. Statutory initiatives can be amended by another statutory initiative approved by the voters at a statewide election.
The Commerce Casino, image by Steve CukrovA San Francisco Superior Court judge on Tuesday struck down Attorney General Rob Bonta’s controversial cardroom regulations, which would have limited the salons from offering their most popular games.
Assemblymember Anamarie Avila Farias. Image by Ellie Appleby, Capitol WeeklyIn our lastest Capitol Spotlight our senior correspondent Leah O’Tarrow showcases Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías.
Image ChinnapongWhat is the enrolled bill in California and why do lawmakers care about it? Lobbyist and law professor explains it all for you in today’s Micheli Files.
Image by Mohamad Faizal Bin Ramli. A bill working its way through the Legislature has the potential to significantly expand California’s landmark antitrust law, providing a major update to over 100 years of antitrust framework at the state level.
The California State Capitol Building in Sacramento. Image by t:Marcopolo9442This week was the deadline to place or remove ballot measures from the November ballot. Almost a half dozen ended up being pulled, but the biggest one – the billionaire tax – is heading to voters.
Image by Capitol Weekly. A lot of terms and phrases get used in the Capitol. In determining what these phrases actually mean, we can consult the Legislative Counsel’s Glossary of Terms.