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Bill would eliminate boys’ and girls’ sections in stores
A bill being considered in the state legislature would prohibit large retail stories from separating boys’ and girls’ clothing and toys.
Proposed state law would help eliminate ‘pink tax’
California legislators are considering a bill that would eliminate the so-called “pink tax” – up-charges on women’s products and services that are substantially similar to those made for men.
New bill calls for compulsory voting
California could soon require all registered voters to cast a ballot under a newly proposed law.
Citrus artifacts bolster archives
A recent donation of artifacts to the Wilson Library Archives means University of La Verne students will have a greater pool of knowledge for in and outside of the classroom.
New bill supports trans graduates
Transgender and nonbinary college graduates in California could have the right to change their legal name and gender on their diplomas if a bill recently proposed in the state legislature become law.
Adjuncts deserve better pay
Assembly Bill 1466 was approved by the California legislature and now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. If the governor signs it this month, it would mean a roughly 88% pay raise for adjunct faculty, who are currently woefully under paid here, with private universities across the state.
Trump fights for dirty air
The Trump administration announced on Sept. 18 that it will revoke California’s waiver that allowed the state to set its own standards for car emissions.
New law hits Uber, Lyft
Uber and Lyft drivers will be classified as employees instead of independent contractors in California starting January 1, a change that could dramatically effect the business models and pay structures for the companies and workers.
Commentary: Fair to Play Act makes it fair to play in California
The California Senate took a step in the right direction when it voted to pass Senate Bill 206 Sept. 9.