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News · CA
The governor acted on all three California Senate bills on September 30, with no election or candidate directly tied to the measures.
News · CA
The new state law is intended to prevent abusers from using legal proceedings to continue harming survivors.
News · CA
The three measures establish California laws addressing artificial intelligence and monitoring in the workplace.
News · CA
A new California law restricts how artificial intelligence may be used when employers decide to dismiss workers.
News · CA
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a state measure prohibiting public officials from issuing memecoins.
News · CA
The governor approved a state measure described as a counterpoint to Trump, turning the proposal into California law.
News · CA
The new laws address marijuana testing, product tracking and consumers’ access to information.
News · CA
The governor also proclaimed Native American Day and approved legislation formalizing a state apology.
News · CA
California voters will choose statewide officers and representatives to Congress in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
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The California measures focus on security and safe access for faith-based and nonprofit communities.
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The California legislation is intended to accelerate the deployment of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across the state.
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The governor signed legislation that California describes as supporting Native American communities across the state.
News · CA
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Braun’s Law and other measures intended to strengthen California’s response to DUI offenses.
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Braun’s Law is part of a group of signed bills aimed at strengthening California’s response to DUI offenders.
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The signed legislation ratifies expanded gaming agreements between California and tribal governments.
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California will recognize the late country star with a commemorative day established in state law.
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The governor signed several state measures concerning tribal gambling, turning attention to their individual provisions and implementation.
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The California measure is intended to protect state sovereignty and guard against military deployments that lack authorization.
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The governor signed an order to explore a way to stop AI systems, beginning a policy review rather than creating a final mechanism.
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Senator Cervantes is championing the newly signed measure, which concerns elections and voting in California.
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The California laws are intended to prevent Donald Trump from interfering in midterm elections and are not tied to a specific race.
News · CA
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an executive order aimed at regulating artificial intelligence companies in California.
News · CA
The California laws seek to restrict law enforcement interference with ballots and election administration before November.
News · CA
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation intended to prevent Donald Trump from gaining control over California’s election administration.
News · CA
The measures seek to guard California elections from Trump interference and increase transparency in election administration.
News · CA
The governor said the package is intended to protect voting and ballots from interference, citing concerns involving President Trump.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the car-related measure known as “Leno’s Law” during a visit to Jay Leno’s Garage.
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The new California law recognizes the state’s industrial cities and is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
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California Gov. Newsom says he would not seek the presidency in 2028 if Harris becomes a candidate.
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California’s governor signed bills addressing artificial intelligence in toys and chatbots, moving both measures into state law.