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News · CA
The governor signed several state measures concerning tribal gambling, turning attention to their individual provisions and implementation.
News · CA
The California measure is intended to protect state sovereignty and guard against military deployments that lack authorization.
News · CA
The measure expands fuel options with the stated goal of helping Californians spend less at the pump.
News · CA
The governor signed an order to explore a way to stop AI systems, beginning a policy review rather than creating a final mechanism.
News · CA
Senator Cervantes is championing the newly signed measure, which concerns elections and voting in California.
News · CA
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.
News · CA
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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SB 1392 will phase in smog-check exemptions for qualifying collector vehicles from model years 1976 through 1985.
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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.
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The new state laws address online child safety, with implementation details and effective dates now central to their impact.
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The new California law is intended to limit social media risks for children younger than 16.
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The commentary supports California’s SB 1414 redistricting bill and argues that signing it would establish a sound precedent.