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Ex-staffer sues California Assembly speaker, alleging retaliation for reporting bribery

A former press secretary for California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas alleges in a lawsuit that she was retaliated against for reporting alleged bribery and other misconduct to the Legislature

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Newsom is warned of ‘criminal tax evasion’ if he withholds federal taxes

California governor made threat amid reports Trump is weighing huge federal funding cuts targeting state

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As Congress considers cuts, California is forced to borrow $3.5 billion to cover Medicaid costs

Golden State suffers shortfall after move to extend Medi-Cal to cover all undocumented migrants regardless of age proves more expensive than anticipated

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Democratic-Led California Assembly Pledges $50M to Continue Defying Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Local Republican lawmakers argued that the state should focus on other urgent matters, such as wildfire relief and the cost of living

Latin Times

California governor signs $2.5bn relief package for LA wildfire recovery

Announcement comes day before Donald Trump will visit fire-torn areas and amid criticism around state water supply

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California State Assembly Plans Firestorm Recovery Legislation

California State Assembly members present legislative update on post-firestorm recovery strategies, focusing on housing issues and financial support.

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California Legislators Weigh in on Kaiser Mental Health Workers Strike

A letter signed by a majority of both houses calls on the health care giant to accept proposals from 2,400 striking mental health care workers.

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Latino leaders and civil-rights groups are starting to back Kamala Harris despite disputes over border policy

Three major Latino voter-turnout and civil-rights organizations such as Mi Familia Vota, Voto Latino and UnidosUS Action Fund have all showed their support

Latin Times

Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year

California lawmakers have finished their work for 2023

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California’s Climate Disclosure Bill Could Have a Huge Impact Across the Nation

If signed by Gov. Newsom, the legislation would set a precedent by requiring large companies to disclose total greenhouse gas emissions.

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Fossil Fuel Interests Turn Up Heat Against California Climate Bill

Industry lobbyists targeting legislators with “myth after myth” to stop emissions disclosure bill, says key environmental group.

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California state Senate leader says she will step down from leadership post

The leader of the California Senate says she will step down from her leadership post

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California Democrats revived a stalled bill on child trafficking after public pressure

Democrats in the California Legislature have revived a bill that would increase penalties for child traffickers

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California Democrats blocked a child trafficking bill. Will Gavin Newsom, lawmakers save it?

Gov. Gavin Newsom and California legislative leaders are trying to broker a deal over a Republican bill strengthening penalties for child sex traffickers after Democrats killed the measure in committee.

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AP News Digest 5:30 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan.

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New California Assembly speaker pledges to tackle state's biggest issues

Assemblymember Robert Rivas has been sworn in as the next speaker of California's state Assembly

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California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon is stepping down. He's not happy about how it happened

California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon is preparing to step down

Los Angeles Times

California Gov. Newsom proposes cuts to climate change programs amid cloudy economic outlook

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Facing a projected $22.5 billion budget deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced plans to reduce investments in the state’s move to zero-emission vehicles, make cuts to other climate change programs and delay funding for 20,000 new child-care slots as California transitions…

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George Skelton: After Democratic infighting and a tense election, Robert Rivas will be California's next Assembly speaker

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — One of California's most important elections last week was held behind closed doors with only 63 voters. They elected the next state Assembly speaker.

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Commentary: Why are lawmakers luring tech lobbyists to wine country before social media, crypto votes?

California lawmakers will soon end their summer recess and return to Sacramento for the final, most consequential month of the legislative year. August is when the Legislature determines the fate of hundreds of bills that have been snaking through the Capitol all year, making decisions that may affect millions of…

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George Skelton: The outcome is still unclear in Rivas and Rendon's fight to be California Assembly speaker

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Besides governor, there's no office in California government more powerful than Assembly speaker. That's why competition for the job can be fierce.

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