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“No Kings” rallies across Sacramento and surrounding counties. Also, the California Legislature passed a $325 billion budget, but faces challenges as it heads to Gov. Newsom's desk. Finally, an Alice in Wonderland ballet in Nevada County. ‘No Kings' Rallies Across Sacramento

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss pending employment-related legislation, including bills on CalChamber's Affordability Agenda, in the California Legislature

Wasn't the theme this year about affordability?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Established by a special resolution passed by the California Legislature in 1998, Juror Appreciation Week recognizes citizens who make the right of "trail by jury" possible. Sherrie Cunningham, one of KVMR's news reporters, spoke to Laila Waheed, Nevada County's Court Executive Officer to learn all about it.

Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc for this weekend's episode in which Victor explains the strategy of the German and Japanese armies as they waxed in WWII and then takes up some current news: Kristi Noem's testimony, Venezuela in the illegal immigration game, Antifa again at University of Washington, and the NY Times raises its ugly head once more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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From Jeff Faller, President of the Apartment Owners Association of California, Inc.AB 1157 is a dangerous rent control bill that will worsen California's housing crisis. If passed, it will push more rental housing off the market, hurt responsible housing providers like you, and ultimately harm the very renters it claims to protect.We need you to EMAIL and CALL key Assemblymembers TODAY and urge them to VOTE NO on AB 1157. It comes up for a vote in the Housing Committee on Thursday, April 24th.You can submit your official position letter opposing AB 1157 through the California Legislature's advocacy portal here: https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/faces/profile.xhtml.Here's a link to the sample letter: https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/xJo0h801qpV_NH8I4f0STQYou can also email the Assemblymembers that are on the housing committee:

Kurt Williams, Legislative and Election Coordinator, CRPA, joins Rick to discuss continued threats by the California Legislature to the Second Amendment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And the Sacramento public library is passing out condoms!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we welcome Asm. David Tangipa, the freshman Republican legislator from the 8th Assembly District, and at 29, the youngest member of the California Legislature. Tangipa grew up off Watt Avenue in Sacramento, not for from McClellan Air Force Base. The impact that McClellan's closure had on Tangipa's friends and neighborhood left a lasting impression - and an awareness that policy decisions affected lives in very real ways. Sports offered a way out of the neighborhood; encouraged by his high school football coach, Frank Negri, Tangipa attended college at Cal State Fresno where he played tight end for the Fresno Bulldogs. Tangipa began working in real estate and got involved involved in Fresno politics, serving as a field representative for Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig. In 2024 he launched a bid for the open 8th District Assembly seat, challenging the favorite, former Congressman George Radanovich. Radanovich led in the Primary, but lost by 7 points in the general.  Tangipa joined us to talk about his path to Sacramento, his extraordinarily short tenure on the Assembly Insurance Committee, and why he - the first Tongan ever to serve in the #caleg - is not part of the AAPI Legislative Caucus.Plus: Who had the worst week in CA politics?1:01 SB581 story2:35 Welcome Paula Treat and Matt Rodriguez3:31 Conferences coming: AI on July 8; Health Care on October 16:05 Welcome Asm. Tangipa7:09 Origin story10:26 "By the time I was 14 years old I was 6'4 and 200 pounds"12:10 vs. George Radanovich14:01 Sacto vs. Fresno16:33 Removal from committees19:42 Relationships with other legislators25:40 Any news on Federal fire funding?29:14 Thoughts on the new building reform package?32:34 #WWCAWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/ Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang "#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io

In this California-focused episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi and guest Jonathan Keller dissect three contentious state bills—AB40, AB290, and AB551—aimed at mandating abortions in emergency rooms. They explore the implications for Catholic hospitals, the absurdity of medication abortion in emergency settings, and the reopening of Madera Community Hospital without a maternity ward, tying it to Medi-Cal's failures and Planned Parenthood's abortion-centric model.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi and guest Jonathan Keller dive into a contentious new California bill, AB 547, proposing tax credits for IVF expenses. They unpack the ethical pitfalls of IVF, critique its unregulated practices, and explore its political ripple effects from Trump's influence to local Fresno politics.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on wildlife relief from the California legislature.

The California Legislature playing performative politics instead of focusing on the firesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with the amazing Daniel Henning—a NY Times Bestselling Audiobook Narrator, theatre director, and LGBTQ+ advocate. Maybe most known for narrating TJ Klune's award winning "The House in the Cerulean Sea". Daniel is a man of many talents, and we had such a great conversation about his incredible journey.Here's what we talked about:Daniel shared his audiobook career and how brings different stories to life with his amazing character voices.What it's like to record audiobooks from a booth he built at home.The awards and recognition he's earned for his narration work.His passion on advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and moreBeing recognized by the California Legislature for his dedication to the arts and activism.Fun Behind-the-Scenes StoriesDaniel's passion for storytelling and making a difference is truly inspiring. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!_____________________________________Daniel's Website: https://www.danielhenning.net/Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielhenningla_____________________________________Link to all things Not in a Huff Podcast: https://linktr.ee/notinahuffpodcastPlease follow/subscribe to the podcast to be the first to see new episodes when they come out each week. Be extra awesome and rate us on Apple Podcast and Spotify! :)

On this edition of TehachaPod's Eye on the Capitol, there is still one elected seat to fill following the certification of the November 2024 election, who is running for the 32nd State Assembly District Seat, plus, the Governor releases his first budget preview for the coming fiscal year just prior to visiting a section of High Speed Rail in Kern County. The legislative session is underway in Sacramento with a special focus on affordability in the State while new proposals continue to be presented to the Assembly and Senate. Plus, the Presidential Election is certified following the beginning of the new Congressional session in Washington D.C. and we have a new tool to help track legislation for impact to our local community. 

In this podcast episode, Nathan discusses several key issues affecting families in California. He particularly focuses on recent developments in the California Legislature. He highlights Governor Newsom's staff changes related to his opposition to Prop 36, which aims to redefine crime in California. Nathan also mentions a state of emergency declared by Newsom due to a bird flu outbreak in the Central Valley.A significant portion of the discussion revolves around new legislation regarding school libraries, specifically a law that prohibits libraries from banning certain books. Nathan expresses concern over the centralization of authority, arguing that decisions about educational materials should rest with parents rather than the state government. He emphasizes the importance of family as the core unit of society and advocates for parental rights in education, particularly in the context of homeschooling.Additionally, Nathan references an article discussing the benefits of alternative education, such as homeschooling, which allows for greater flexibility and opportunities for students. He concludes by encouraging listeners to appreciate and protect their educational freedoms, especially during the holiday season.Library book lawhttps://californiaglobe.com/fr/devious-new-california-law-prohibits-libraries-from-banning-pornographic-library-books/Homeschooling benefitshttps://fee.org/articles/homeschoolers-and-microschoolers-describe-the-benefits-of-alternative-education/FPM Websitefpmca.org

Meet the other new Members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus in these two episodes:https://look-west-how-california-is-leading-the-nation-22f6dfb5.simplecast.com/episodes/freshman-class-filled-with-moms-dads-teachers-doctors-and-morehttps://look-west-how-california-is-leading-the-nation-22f6dfb5.simplecast.com/episodes/new-faces-join-the-assembly-democratic-caucus-in-2025 

Seventeen new faces have joined the Assembly Democratic Caucus. Joining the Caucus for the 2025-26 legislative session are several veterans of local government, advocates and attorneys, Moms and Dads, teachers and educators and more. Each new Member brings their own unique experience and background to the State Assembly. You met seven of the new Members in the last Look West episode. In this episode Look West caught up with five new Members as they were going through their orientation shortly after being elected. (Maggie Krell, Sade Elhawary, Jessica Caloza, Chris Rogers and Patrick Ahrens). You'll meet five more in next week's episode.

Christianity as Ethnicity Part 2, with special application to the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the US Constitution, and commentary on the definition of marriage according to California in the issue of Prop 3 as it was debated in the California Legislature in 2023. Warmly, Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. The Republican Professor Podcast The Republican Professor Newsletter on Substack https://therepublicanprofessor.substack.com/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/podcast/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/articles/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRepublicanProfessor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRepublicanProfessor Twitter: @RepublicanProf Instagram: @the_republican_professor

The incoming class of the Assembly Democratic Caucus includes 17 new faces. Joining the Caucus are several veterans of local government, advocates and attorneys, Moms and Dads, teachers and educators and more. Each new Member brings their own unique experience and background to the State Assembly. In the next three episodes of Look West we will meet them all. In this episode: Assemblymembers Mark Gonzalez, Rhodesia Ransom, Nick Schultz, John Harabedian, LaShae Sharp-Collins, Celeste Rodriguez and Anamarie Avila Farias.

Next week, the California Legislature will reconvene to hold a special session for the second time in a year...

The Norwalk family, who says their dog went missing after a Petco grooming appointment, believes they're getting closer to finding their beloved pooch. Some Orange County supervisors want independent audits of where COVID relief money was allocated, and the latest election results show Republicans are set to pick up three extra seats in the California Legislature - the first time in 10 years that the party has made gains.

TehachaPod's Eye on the Capitol is an informative look at state and national issues impacting your life in Tehachapi. On this election edition, a break down of each ballot proposition facing voters next week, unwrap some of the early voting data in a mail-in heavy state like California, the State Legislature is expecting a turnover with term limits and Governor Gavin Newsom touts the success of a statewide program to combat retail theft while downplaying Proposition 36.  

Assemblymember Gail Pellerin proudly announces the signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 2839 into law, marking a significant advancement in the protection of electoral integrity and voter trust in California. This groundbreaking bipartisan legislation, authored by Assemblymember Pellerin and coauthored by 11 legislators, addresses the growing threat of deepfake technology that is used to manipulate and deceive voters with false information related to an election.AB 2839 specifically prohibits the distribution of digitally altered election communications—including mailers, robocalls, and video advertisements—that present false or misleading information pertaining to an officer conducting an election, an elected official, voting equipment, or candidates running for office. The bill acts to safeguard the democratic process from the harmful effects of deceptive deepfake materials by targeting materially deceptive content that is distributed 120 days before an election.The bill prohibits content that is likely to harm a candidate's reputation or electoral prospects, or to falsely undermine confidence in the election outcome. Under AB 2839, recipients of such content can seek injunctive relief or damages from the distributor. Additionally, the bill mandates that deepfake parody material be clearly labeled as digitally manipulated.“Signing AB 2839 into law is a significant step in continuing to protect the integrity of our democratic process,” stated Assemblymember Pellerin. “With fewer than 50 days until the general election, there is an urgent need to protect against misleading, digitally-altered content that can interfere with the election. By targeting deceptive deepfakes and ensuring transparency in parody content, we are reinforcing the public's trust in our electoral system. I'm thankful that Governor Newsom signed this legislation to ensure that voters are equipped with the accurate information they need to make informed decisions this November.”The bill will take effect immediately due to its urgency clause, ensuring its provisions are in place well before the November 5, 2024, general election. This timely action reflects California's commitment to maintaining the integrity of its elections and protecting voters from misleading information.

Friday September 6, 2024 California Legislature Votes to Ban Additives from Foods in School Meals

Google seals deal with the state of California to fund media and Ai

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Rancho Palos Verdes land movement as SoCalEdison announces power shut offs for residents and evacuation warnings are issued. Also on the show, we remember Linda Deutsch, AP court reporter; California Legislature passes milestone cell phone ban in schools – we discuss the challenges parents and educators may face; Larry interviews LA LOM about their debut album and their move from playing hotel lobbies to opening for Vampire Weekend; and more. Latest: Rancho Palos Verdes land movement (00:17) Remembering Linda Deutsch, AP court reporter (16:31) Checking-in on entertainment workers (26:01) ‘Go Fact Yourself' comes to LAist (42:46) CA passes cell phone ban in schools (51:48) Larry interviews LA LOM on their debut album (1:18:08)

On this edition of TehachaPod's Eye on the Capitol, the California Legislative session has ended, resulting thus far in 14 bills being signed and another heavy slate of bills sitting on the Governor's desk for signature or veto, we look at some of the most pressing issues coming out of the last session...plus, business news on a proposed merger, a Federal immigration policy is paused in court, and are new emmission standards reducing the reliance on fossil fuels?  

Bill Gaines, Gaines & Associates, joins Rick to discuss the end of California Legislature's session and the bills passed and upheld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California lawmakers approved a landmark bill regulating artificial intelligence on Wednesday. SB 1047, co-authored by state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), aims to curb potential dangers of AI such as misinformation, cyberattacks and the creation of novel biological weapons. It would mandate safety testing for advanced AI models that cost more than $100 million dollars, allow a kill switch for ones that go awry, and add protections for whistleblowers. We'll talk about how the bill, if signed into law by Governor Newsom, could impact the future of AI in California and across the nation. Guests: Rachael Myrow, senior editor, Silicon Valley News Desk, KQED Cecilia Kang, tech reporter, The New York Times Shirin Ghaffary, AI reporter, Bloomberg

Send us a Text Message.Eisha Mason has practiced as a licensed practitioner and spiritual therapist of more than 35 years.  She is a “master practitioner” of New Thought/Ageless Wisdom, teacher of practitioner studies at the Agape International Spiritual Center and co-founder of CommonUnity, Agape's community service ministries.  As a teacher, executive coach, activist and published author, she focuses on the intersections of spirituality, nonviolence, social justice and the “soul work of social change.”  Eisha founded The Center for the Advancement of Nonviolence after directing the first Season for Nonviolence campaign in Los Angeles in 1998.  She co-founded Soulforce Trainings, Acts of Power: The Liberation of the African American Soul training, and Community Healing Forum which assists affected communities in responding to loss and trauma. For 9 years, Eisha hosted The Morning Review and later, The Way Forward radio programs on KPFK (90.7FM) radio.  She is a contributor to the books, How to Stop the Next War Now and Together We Are One: Honoring Our Diversity and Celebrating Our Connection. She is also co-author of 64 Ways to Practice Nonviolence Curriculum and Resource Guide.  Red Door, her first book of poetry, was published in February, 2023.During the U.S. War on Terror and while serving as an Associate Regional Director of the U.S. Southwest Region of the American Friends Service Committee, she spearheaded the campaign to pass a resolution in the California Legislature that would challenge the license of any California medical personnel participating in U.S. torture   It was the only successful legislative initiative in the country during the War on Terror..Now retired from AFSC, Eisha is busy as a spiritual therapist and executive coach.  She continues to write, teach, and facilitate for social justice organizations.Eisha Mason is the recipient of the New Thought Walden Award for Social and Environmental Justice (2021) and the the Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace's Courageous Peacemaker Award  (2013).Her teachers: Rev. Homer Johnson, Michael Beckwith and Nirvana Gayle, Dr. Dan Morgan, Rev. James Lawson, the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, Ron and Mary Hulnick of the University of Santa Monica.Support the Show.Donate – CelesteFrazier.com

Eye on the Capitol is an informative look at state and national issues impacting your life in Tehachapi...On this episode, what's next in the race for the White House and how does the process play out following the announcement that President Biden will not seek the Democratic nomination. Plus, we look at all the propositions on the 2024 California Ballot, including bond measures to the tune of $20 billion, the economy and interest rates take center stage once again both from a national and worldwide perspective. 

Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson introduces Bill Assembly Bill 2229 (AB 2229), aimed at enhancing comprehensive sexual health education in California schools. This bill seeks to address a crucial gap in current education by including menstrual health as an integral part of sexual health curriculum. The idea for AB 2229 emerged from our "There Oughta Be a Law" contest, highlighting the importance of community engagement in shaping legislative initiatives.Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson emphasized the importance of AB 2229, stating, "It's crucial that we provide our students with accurate and comprehensive sexual health education that includes menstrual health. By addressing this gap in our curriculum, we can empower young people to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Additionally, educating students about menstruation can help break down stigmas and taboos, promoting healthier attitudes and outcomes.""My period should never have been shrouded in mystery, nor should I have suffered in silence due to misinformation and shame,” said Sriya Srinivasan, sponsor and Solano Community College student trustee. “Passing AB 2229, we have the opportunity to provide relief and empowerment to thousands of students"The California Healthy Youth Act (AB 329) has been pivotal in ensuring middle and high school students receive comprehensive sexual health education since its enactment in 2016. However, despite its comprehensive nature, the existing curriculum fails to explicitly address menstrual health. This gap in the curriculum means that many students in California are missing critical information about menstrual health, which is essential for reducing stigma and increasing awareness within the community.Assembly Bill 2229 seeks to rectify this by adding the definition of "Menstrual Health" to the curriculum, ensuring students receive information about the menstrual cycle, premenstrual syndrome and pain management, menstrual disorders, menstrual irregularities, menopause, menstrual stigma, and other relevant topics. This aligns with federal policy and underscores the need for comprehensive menstrual health education to be integrated into the existing sexual health curriculum.

X Corp. v. Bonta, argued before Judges Milan D. Smith, Jr., Mark J. Bennett, and Anthony D. Johnstone in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on July 17, 2024. Argued by Joel Kurtzburg (on behalf of X Corp.) and Gabrielle D. Boutin, Deputy Attorney General (on behalf of Robert Bonta, Attorney General of the State of California). A Description of the Law, from the Appellant's Opening Brief: California enacted Assembly Bill 587 (“AB 587”)-a state law compelling social media companies to provide the State with semi-annual disclosures about their efforts to moderate certain categories of constitutionally protected speech that the State disfavors-as part of a concerted effort to limit or eliminate those categories of speech on social media platforms. The California Legislature was clear about both its intent and approach: it intentionally picked the most controversial and difficult-to-define categories of “awful but lawful” content-hate speech, racism, extremism, radicalization, disinformation, misinformation, harassment, and foreign political interference. And it imposed an approach requiring the companies to define the categories (or decline to do so) and provide statistics to the Attorney General (“AG”) about moderation of such content on their platforms as part of an effort to “pressure” the social media companies into restricting speech that the government finds objectionable or undesirable. The law also provides nearly unfettered discretion to the AG to impose or threaten to impose substantial costs on social media companies-through costly document and other information requests and threatened or actual enforcement actions-if those companies fail to moderate these categories of content…. Issues Presented, from the Appellant's Opening Brief: I. Did the district court err by refusing to apply strict scrutiny, and instead applying Zauderer—a standard that applies only to compelled commercial disclosures consisting of purely factual, uncontroversial information about the terms under which services will be available—to AB 587, a law with the stated purpose of pressuring social media companies to change their content-moderation policies to limit or remove content that the State disfavors? II. Did the district court err by holding that AB 587's Terms of Service Report survives First Amendment scrutiny, regardless of which level of scrutiny applies? III. Did the district court err by holding that AB 587-which is designed to and does allow the State to pressure X Corp. to change its content-moderation policies if they are not to the State's liking-is not preempted by 47 U.S.C. §230(c)(2), which precludes the State from holding interactive computer service providers liable for good faith efforts to moderate objectionable content? Resources: Appellant's Opening Brief Appellee's Answering Brief Appellant's Reply Brief A summary of (and link to) the Electronic Frontier Foundation's amicus brief The Institute for Free Speech promotes and defends the political speech rights to freely speak, assemble, publish, and petition the government guaranteed by the First Amendment. If you're enjoying the Free Speech Arguments podcast, please subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform. To support the Institute's mission or inquire about legal assistance, please visit our website: www.ifs.org

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discussed several key headlines: the Labour Party's landslide victory in the UK snap elections, Iran's agreement to purchase 10 billion cubic feet of natural gas annually from Turkmenistan, the potential end of the extreme bear market in natural gas, and California lawmakers voting to ask residents to borrow $20 billion for climate and school initiatives. They also covered oil and gas market updates, including a surprising rise in rig counts and energy traders buying refineries from big oil companies. Finally, they touched on the formation of an arbitration panel for Exxon and Chevron's dispute over the Hess merger.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:36 - Labour Wins Landslide Victory in U.K. Snap Elections03:59 - Iran to Purchase 10 Billion Cubic Meters of Turkmen Natural Gas Annually05:04 - Has The Extreme Bear Market in Natural Gas Come to an End?08:03 - Lawmakers Vote to Ask Californians Permission to Borrow $20 Billion for Climate, Schools11:33 - Markets Update14:27 - Energy traders are snapping up refineries away from Big Oil21:16 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Labour Wins Landslide Victory in U.K. Snap ElectionsJuly 6, 2024 Mariel AlumitKeir Starmer promises to focus on public service as Britain's new prime minister. ​ Labour Takes Control The United Kingdom's Labour Party secured a landslide victory against the Conservatives in snap elections on Thursday, ending […]Iran to Purchase 10 Billion Cubic Meters of Turkmen Natural Gas AnnuallyJuly 7, 2024 Stu TurleyTurkmenistan and Iran signed a contract for the annual delivery of 10 billion cubic meters of Turkmen natural gas, which Iran will then ship to Iraq. Iran will construct a new 125-kilometer pipeline between Iran […]Has The Extreme Bear Market in Natural Gas Come to an End?July 7, 2024 Stu TurleyIn the latest edition of the Numbers Report, we will take a look at some of the most interesting figures put out this week in the energy and metals sectors. Each week we'll dig into some […]Lawmakers Vote to Ask Californians Permission to Borrow $20 Billion for Climate, SchoolsJuly 5, 2024 Stu TurleyMired in a stream of multibillion dollar budget deficits, the California Legislature on Wednesday turned to voters for help. Lawmakers voted to place a pair of $10 billion bonds on the November ballot. If approved, […]Energy traders are snapping up refineries away from Big OilJuly 5, 2024 Stu TurleyIt's one of the areas where trading houses — who have long coveted the refining and distribution assets that help drive oil majors' mega trading earnings — are investing huge returns from the most profitable […]Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading Desk– Get in Contact With The Show –

Today we welcome Christy Smith, the former Democratic Assemblymember for California's 38th Assembly District. Smith also ran three times for Congress, holding the record as the best performing Democratic candidate for the 25th/27th Congressional district, but ultimately losing those races to Republican Mike Garcia - once by less than 350 votes.  Today she is the Executive Director for Emerge California, the state's arm of the national organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office. She spoke with us about the likelihood that the California Legislature will achieve gender parity in the near future, and about the unique challenges that face women candidates.Plus, we tell you Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics.1:03 Talk about Emerge California2:13 Gender parity?5:39 Is it hard to get women to run for office?9:06 Male candidates vs. female candidates10:26 What did you learn in running for office?15:28 How do biases against women play out for lawmakers?19:03 "You look like you belong in congress"19:49 The 2026 gov's race29:54 Who is going to win CA27 in November?31:20 WWCA: Plenty to choose fromWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/ Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang "#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io

Eye on the Capitol is an informative look at state and national legislation and ballot measures impacting your life in Tehachapi.  On this edition, the California Supreme Court issues a ruling that protects the pocketbooks of current residents from funding the costs of developments and saving local voter approved measure.  Plus, the State has adopted a new budget while facing a $50 Billion budget-shortfall, and an update on some 2024 Statewide ballot measures. 

2024 Legislative & Budget Priorities2024 #1 Priority Legislation AB 1955 (Ward, LGBTQ Caucus) – SAFETY ActThe Support Academic Futures & Educators for Today's Youth Act (SAFETY Act), would strengthen existing California protections against forced outings of LGBTQ+ students in schools; provide critical resources for parents and families of LGBTQ+ students to support them in working towards family acceptance on their own terms; and provide additional protections to educators who face retaliatory actions from administrators and school boards for seeking to create an inclusive and safe school environment. 2024 Priority “Sponsored” Legislation AB 1899 (Cervantes) – Gender-Inclusive Jury QuestionnairesThis bill requires Judicial Council to create a template juror questionnaire that is inclusive of gender expression and identity.AB 1979 (Ward) – Doxing Victims Recourse ActThis bill provides recourse for victims who have been harmed as a result of being doxed by allowing a victim to pursue civil action to receive restitution for the harms endured as a result of being doxed.AB 2258 (Zbur) – Protecting Access to Preventive ServicesThe bill codifies longstanding federal guidance that health plans and insurers must cover services that are integral to providing recommended preventive care – including anesthesia and polyp removal during a colonoscopy; placement, management, and removal of long-acting reversible contraceptives; and, ancillary and support services for PrEP including HIV and other STI screening – without cost sharing.AB 2442 (Zbur) – Expedited Medical Licensure for Gender-Affirming CareThis bill requires the expedited processing of licensure applications by the Medical Board of California, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, the Board of Registered Nursing, the Physician Assistant Board, the Board of Behavioral Sciences, and the Board of Psychology for applicants demonstrating a commitment to providing gender-affirming health care or gender-affirming mental health care services within their licensed scope of practice.AB 2477 (Zbur) – Foster Care Cash SavingsThis bill permits youth transitioning to adulthood from foster care the chance to grow the best financial safety net possible by updating state law to clarify that young adults have the ability to accumulate cash savings while in foster care.AB 2498 (Zbur) – California Housing Security ActThis bill aims to prevent individuals from falling into homelessness by providing rent subsidies to a range of rent-burdened populations, including former foster youth, older adults, adults with disabilities, people experiencing unemployment or homelessness, and recently incarcerated people.AB 3031 (Lee and Low) – Statewide LGBTQ+ CommissionThis bill establishes a Statewide LGBTQ+ Commission to serve as a state-level focal point for identification of key issues for the Caucus to prioritize in the future.SB 11 (Menjivar) – California State University Mental Health [Two-Year Bill]This bill would require the CSU to decrease the ratio of students to mental health counselors to address increased student needs and work to create a pipeline for CSU students to become mental health professionals. Also, this bill would increase data collection on CSU's mental health services and student wellbeing.SB 729 (Menjivar) – Health Care Coverage for Infertility and Fertility Treatment [Two-Year Bill]This bill would expand access to fertility care for Californians, including coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF). Also, this bill would revise the definition of infertility to ensure same-sex couples are covered by health care insurance and are treated without discrimination.SB 954 (Menjivar) – Youth Health Equity + Safety (YHES) Act This bill seeks to address the sexually transmitted infection (STI) epidemic among California youth and improve equitable public health outcomes statewide by expanding teen access to condoms in schools and communities.SB 957 (Wiener) – SOGI Data CollectionThis bill requires the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to collect sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data from third-party entities, including local health jurisdictions, on any forms or electronic data systems, unless prohibited by federal or state law. The bill also requires CDPH to provide an annual report to the public and to the Legislature on its efforts to collect, analyze, and report SOGI data.SB 959 (Menjivar) – TGI Resources WebsiteThis bill establishes an online resource for transgender, gender diverse, and intersex (TGI) people and their families to combat misinformation and provide accurate information about access to trans-inclusive health care, existing legal protections for patients and health care providers, and other available support services.SB 990 (Padilla) – LGBTQ+ Disaster Relief PlansThis bill requires Cal-OES to consult with LGBTQ+ organizations and advocates in the community when creating the State Disaster Plan.SB 1278 (Laird) – World AIDS DayThis bill enshrines December 1st as World AIDS Day, a day globally recognized in solidarity with people affected by HIV.SB 1333 (Eggman) – HIV Data SharingThis bill requires state and local health department employees and contractors to annually sign the agreement and would repeal the annual review of the agreements. Additionally, this bill authorizes disclosure to other local, state, or federal public health agencies or to medical researchers when confidential information is necessary for the coordination of, linkage to, or reengagement in care for the person.SB 1491 (Eggman) – LGBTQ+ Higher Education EquityThis bill, beginning with the 2026–27 school year, requires the Student Aid Commission to provide a written notice to students who receive state financial aid regarding whether their postsecondary educational institution has an exemption from either the Equity in Higher Education Act or Title IX on file with the commission.  2024 Endorsed “Supported” Legislation AB 1810 (Bryan) – Incarcerated Peoples' Menstrual ProductsCaucus Co-Author: Assemblymember Zbur This bill ensures that any incarcerated person and/or youth who menstruates or experiences uterine or vaginal bleeding has ready access to, is allowed to use, and continues to use materials necessary for personal hygiene without having to request them.AB 1825 (Muratsuchi) – The California Freedom to Read ActCaucus Principal Co-Author: Assemblymember Ward This bill prohibits public libraries from banning books based on partisan or political reasons, view point discrimination, gender, sexual identity, religion, disability, or on the basis that the books contain inclusive and diverse perspectives.AB 3161 (Bonta) – Equity in Health Care Act: Ensuring Safety and AccountabilityCaucus Co-Author: Assemblymember Jackson This bill requires hospitals to analyze patient safety events by sociodemographic factors, like race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, and disability status. This will allow us to see the disparities in health that communities of color and LGBTQ communities are facing. Additionally, AB 3161 requires hospital safety plans to include a process for addressing racism and discrimination and its impacts on patient health and safety.SB 1022 (Skinner) – Defending Housing, Employment, and Other Civil Rights ViolationsCaucus Co-Author: Senator Wiener This bill empowers the Civil Rights Department (CRD) to stop systemic workplace discrimination by doing the following: (1) Clarify that deadlines that apply to individual complaints do not apply to complaints initiated by CRD or to group/class claims being prosecuted by CRD; (2) Allow CRD to rectify longrunning civil rights violations for the benefit of all victims, not only recent victims; (3) Allow CRD to pause investigations when the parties agree; and, (4) Allow housing discrimination cases to be brought in any county where CRD has an office.  May Revise Budget Priorities Preserve all funding for the LBTQ Women's Health Equity Initiative Fund within CDPH Office of Health Equity's Gender Health Equity Section by authorizing existing funds to transfer from FY23/24 to FY24/25.Reject proposed cuts to the CYBHI – Public Education and Change Campaign funding within CDPH Office of Health Equity to ensure LGBTQ+ preventive mental health programs are prioritized including local LGBTQ organizations and the statewide LGBTQ campaign, and replace proposed cuts with a more equitable level of funding reduction.Reject proposed cuts for “The Future of Public Health” initiative at CDPH Office of Health Equity to ensure LGBTQ community services within local health departments are supported for sexual health and harm reduction programs.Support requested expenditure authority of $725,000 with Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to support addition of intersexuality to voluntary self-identification information to be collected by state departments and entities, pursuant to the requirements of AB 1163 (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Disparities Reduction Act).Support requested expenditure authority of $710,000 with Department of Public Health (CDPH) to implement system changes to collect voluntary self identification information pertaining to intersexuality in the course of collecting demographic data, pursuant to the requirements requirements of AB 1163 (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Disparities Reduction Act).Support requested expenditure authority of $718,000 with Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) to to support implementation of required planning by hospitals for increasing the diversity of procured vendors, pursuant to the requirements of AB 1392 (Rodriguez), Chapter 840, Statutes of 2023.  Priority Budget Requests (In Alphabetical Order) ADAP Rebate Fund Loan Reduction & Modernizations – This budget request reduces the Governor's proposed $500 million loan from the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Rebate Fund to the General Fund (GF) to $250 million, of which $5 million of the loaned ADAP-to-GF must go towards SB 954 (Menjivar, 2024), the YHES Act. Additionally, this budget request seeks the following modernizations to ADAP: (1) ADAP and PrEP-AP eligibility increase from 500% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to 600% FPL – $3.5 million (one-time); (2) Harm Reduction Clearinghouse Increase: $10 million (one-time); (3) Health Insurance Premium Payment Cap on Premium Payments Lift: $3.5 million (one-time) & $7 million (ongoing); (4) TGI Wellness and Equity Fund: $5 million (ongoing); and, (5) Needs assessments and analyses for both gap identification of client navigation and retention services, as well as PrEP Navigation Program: $400 thousand (onetime).California Coalition of Transgender Immigrants – This budget request seeks $250,000 in funding to be divided into three programs to help bring equity, justice, and inclusion for Transgender, Gender NonConforming, and Intersex (TGI) immigrants: (1) Trans Immigrant Asylee program – $150,000; (2) Trans Inter-Sectional Unity program – $50,000; and, (3) Trans Emerging Leadership and Artist program – $50,000.Raise-A-Child Foster Family Recruitment & Retention Expansion – This budget request seeks $1 million in funding to accelerate the expansion of Raise-A-Child services throughout California to go towards: (1) Recruitment Promotion Campaigns; (2) Community Events and Engagement; (3) Virtual Information and Orientation Sessions; and, (4) Technical Assistance and Support.Renewal of Preservation of LGBTQ+ History Program Historical Archives – This budget request seeks to renew previously allocated funding for the “Preservation and Accessibility of California's LGBTQ+ History Program,” which is a competitive grant program that is administered by the California State Library. This program supports LGBTQ+ archives of all sizes for projects that work to preserve and make publicly accessible collections relevant to the LGBTQ+ movement, culture, experience, and/or history in California, as well as provides vital information services, including research opportunities, youth engagement, and academic enrichment. Specifically, this San Francisco Harvey Milk Plaza ADA Updates – This budget request seeks to invest $5 million in funding to be used towards the installation of a new ADA-compliant main stair and a new escalator to access the entrance to the Castro Muni Station for Harvey Milk Plaza. AB 1955 (Ward, LGBTQ Caucus) – SAFETY Act 

Eye on the Capitol is an informative look at State and National issues impacting your life in Tehachapi. On this episode, the State budget deadline looms as lawmakers scramble to pass an interim spending plan while the Governor negotiates cuts to address a $27 billion shortfall this coming fiscal year. Plus, we await the decision from the California Supreme Court on a ballot measure funded by California's wealthiest corporations, the U.S. Supreme court is also mulling their opinion on an appeal case surrounding the ability of a city to enforce anti-camping ordinances in public parks and rights-of-way when dealing with homelessness. And, Kern County has a new Congressman as Vince Fong takes the oath of office, what's next for his now vacant 32nd District State Assembly seat?  

For decades, CAL FIRE firefighters have been forced to work 72-hour workweeks despite the standard 56 implemented at many departments around the state.  This has led to retention issues for the department and caused harm to CAL FIRE firefighters' families, physical health, and mental health.  Governor Gavin Newsom has included the 66-hour workweek in his proposed 2024 budget, which is currently under consideration by the California Legislature, bringing Local 2881 one step closer to parity.  On this edition of CPF Fire Wire, CPF President Brian Rice meets with CAL FIRE Local 2881 President Tim Edwards to discuss their ongoing fight to bring the hours in their workweek closer to the rest of the California fire service. The CPF membership has stood in solidarity with Local 2881 in this fight, and will need to continue to do so to help them get to 56.

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The month of May is Older Californians Month. This year California is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the trend setting California Department of Aging. With that in mind we're featuring a conversation with Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains, Chair of the Aging and Long Term Care Committee and California Department of Aging Director Susan DeMarois discussing the growing population of Californians over the age of 60, the challenges they face and ways California is working to make their lives better.

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In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss a new bill in the California Legislature that would prohibit employers from communicating with employees during nonworking hours, AB 2751 (Haney; D-San Francisco).

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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum lobbies to convince legislators to continue rent subsidy.

A bill in the California Legislature would create a first-of-its-kind agency in charge of administering economic reparations for slavery, which could be voted on this year. Recommendations start “with those folks who are clearly descendants of 250 years of wage theft in this country,” said Sen. Steven Bradford, who introduced the legislation. Also, some shipping rates have more than doubled for routes in the Red Sea.

A bill in the California Legislature would create a first-of-its-kind agency in charge of administering economic reparations for slavery, which could be voted on this year. Recommendations start “with those folks who are clearly descendants of 250 years of wage theft in this country,” said Sen. Steven Bradford, who introduced the legislation. Also, some shipping rates have more than doubled for routes in the Red Sea.