New CA laws arise from legislative ‘tort war’ skirmishes
By Dan Walters, CalMatters The state Capitol on March 28, 2025. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters This…
California’s Billionaire Tax Promises Healthcare Relief. The Fine Print Is Murkier.
The pitch behind California’s billionaire tax proposal is simple: Tax the richest residents in the nation’s wealthiest state…
BANG Endorsement: Elect Ben Allen California’s next insurance commissioner – Marin Independent Journal
There is no greater looming threat to affordability in California than its home insurance crisis. Housing prices in…
Dan Walters: Would closing California’s corporate tax loopholes actually generate new revenue? – Marin Independent Journal
California unions whose members depend on the state budget for their salaries celebrated last month when Gov. Gavin…
Sylvia Mendez gets her own holiday in California – Orange County Register
From now on, April 14 will officially be “Sylvia Mendez Day.” Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a…
New laws: Newsom signs 1,040 bills. Here’s a look at how they could impact California – Orange County Register
Gov. Gavin Newsom had a lot of decisions to make in 2026. No, we’re not talking about what’s…
Gov. Newsom Signs Law Banning Child Marriage in California
For nine years, Sara Tasneem made the frequent pilgrimage from her home in El Sobrante to Sacramento to…
A balcony solar bill in California is now law. When can you plug in? – The Mercury News
In the final hours before a deadline to approve or veto legislation expired, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday…
BANG endorsement: Elect Eleni Kounalakis California’s next treasurer – Marin Independent Journal
California’s next treasurer should expect to inherit the most financially volatile environment since the Great Recession. The state…
Newsom vetoes bill to increase California high-speed rail oversight
By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters A construction site for a segment of high speed rail in Fresno on…
Newsom signs watered-down antitrust bill
By Kate Wolffe, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom in Sacramento on Feb. 11, 2026. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr.,…
Certor Sports Applauds California for Putting Youth Helmet Safety Decisions in the Hands of Parents and Athletes
Certor Sports backed AB 708 from the start; Riddell stood alone in opposition. PLAINFIELD, Ind., September 30, 2026–(BUSINESS…