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Newsom signs bill apologizing for California’s role in slavery
"The State of California accepts responsibility for the role we played in promoting, facilitating, and permitting the institution of slavery," Newsom said.
California pet insurance rules tightened under bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom
Senate Bill 1217 by state Sen. Steven Glazer (D-Orinda) will force pet insurers to provide more transparency regarding their coverage.
Newsom Signs Bill to Help California Neighborhoods Ditch Gas and Go All Electric
The law will allow up to 30 neighborhoods to end gas utility service and swap out gas appliances for electric ones — at no cost to residents.
Newsom signs bill requiring schools to restrict cellphone use in California schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation requiring schools to limit or prohibit students from using their cellphones during the school day.
Bill that would help protect California seniors from scammers waits for Gov. Newsom's signature
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
Napa parents, teachers divided on a school cellphone ban Gov. Newsom just signed into law
Most schools in Napa County already have cellphone restriction policies, but not everyone feels the same way about them.
California’s new law requires schools to limit phone use
At least 15 states have added laws or policies focused on restricting the use of cellphones by students while they’re in school.
California governor vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for land that was taken ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes California bill to track homelessness spending. What he said
The bill came after an audit found the state did not collect enough data to determine which programs are cost-effective.
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California lawmakers move forward with bill to stabilize gas prices
After a lengthy questioning of a panel of expert witnesses — which included both regulators and fuel industry representatives ...
California’s controversial AI bill’s fate will be decided this week
California's consequential AI bill is sitting on the desk of California Governor Gavin Newsom, and its fate will be decided ...
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California Bill Would Increase Scrutiny on Private Equity Healthcare Transactions
The California Legislature recently passed Assembly Bill 3129 (“AB 3129” or the “Bill”), which, if signed by California ...
Business Tech Leaders Question Downstream Impact of California AI Bill
Enterprise chief information officers aren’t directly affected by a new California bill targeting AI model makers, but they ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black California families reclaim taken land
The bill would have created a process for families to file a claim with the state if they believe the government seized their ...
Bill to help protect California seniors from scammers waits for Gov. Newsom's signature
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable ...