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California lawmakers take steps to shield immigrants from Trump policies
The Democratic-led Latino caucus announced a dozen bills as legislative priorities, over half looking to protect the state's ...
California voters have Trump-resistance fatigue, poll finds
From taking on Trump to hot-button issues, voters writ large embraced a different approach — although Democrats are more ...
Trump’s volatile trade policy creates new problems for California state budget
The economic whiplash over President Trump's tariffs underscores the challenge before lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to fund ...
California will try to extend cap-and-trade despite Trump’s threats
“California must continue to lead on reducing pollution and ensuring our climate dollars benefit all residents,” the three ...
Senate parliamentarian says lawmakers can’t overturn California car rules — but Republicans may try anyway
The Senate parliamentarian has ruled that lawmakers cannot use the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn California’s ...
House Democrats to head to US-Mexico border in California to scrutinize Trump security policies
A group of House Democrats will visit the southern border in California on Friday to "conduct oversight of Trump admin border policies firsthand." ...
Trump’s tariffs may hurt CA’s budget
Gov. Newsom’s administration is not surprised that California’s budget could take a hit from the tariffs imposed by President Trump ...
California lawmakers reject legislation to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports
It was the first time the issue of biological males competing against girls arose in the legislature since Gov. Gavin Newsom called it "deeply unfair." ...