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Newsom and Democrat Leaders Seek to Take Proposition 47 Repeal Off Ballot
The ballot initiative seeks to revise Prop 47 to boost criminal penalties for repeat offenders of theft and certain drug crimes.
Controversy Swirls Around Alleged Secret Deals Behind California’s Fast Food Law Exemption
Gov. Gavin Newsom has until March 17 to respond to lawmakers’ request for access to public records involving communications between his office and stakeholders.
Federal Judge Strikes Down California’s One-Gun-a-Month Law
It doesn’t meet requirements outlined in U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, he writes.
Newsom Donor Says His Panera Bread Locations Will Comply With Minimum Wage Law
The wage hike will start April 1 regardless of whether the brand is exempt from the law, said Greg Flynn, who owns 24 Panera restaurants in California.
ANALYSIS: Is Panera Bread Exempt From California’s New Fast Food Minimum Wage Law?
Assembly Bill 1228 sets a minimum wage of at least $20 per hour for employees of national fast-food chains operating in the state.
Newsom’s Prop. 1 Campaign Raises $26 Million, Promises to Tackle California’s Homelessness
Some counties say it might make the problem worse.
Newsom’s Office Rejects ‘Pay to Play’ Allegations, Says Panera Bread Not Exempt From Fast Food Law
The governor’s staff says the bill’s language on the bread baking exemption had nothing to do with campaign donations.
Gavin Newsom Targeted by 2nd Recall Effort
Recall organizers cited the state budget deficit, crime, and the governor’s pandemic policies as some of the reasons.
California’s Budget Deficit Swells to $73 Billion, Says Legislative Analyst Report
The new estimate comes after revenue collections in December and January fell short of projections by $24 billion.
Newsom Hosts Swedish Delegation, Signs International Climate Agreement
Their letter of cooperation states goals that include expanding electric public transportation and vehicle charging infrastructure.
