Tag: california
Editorial: Vote ‘Yes’ on Proposition 50 to fight autocracy
The Nov. 4 special election has one measure on the ballot, Proposition 50, designed to neutralize the untimely redistricting expected in Texas.
California special election could level the playing field
California voters will have a chance to support a mid-cycle redistricting measure in a Nov. 4 special election.
Proposed law would protect transgender community
California state Senator Scott Weiner, D-San Francisco, introduced Senate Bill 497, which would strengthen the protections of the transgender community, with specifics for health care providers, teachers and anyone seeking gender affirming care.
Proposed law would weaken Public Records Act
A bill introduced by Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco, D-Downey, will add provisions to the existing California Public Records Act, allowing certain police officers to remove their names from public databases.
New state law to improve voting access
At a time when voting rights are less of a sure thing, California has enacted a new law that prohibits local governments from requiring voters to present ID to cast a ballot.
Proposition 32 would raise the minimum wage to $18 statewide
An important voter initiative on the Nov. 5 ballot, particularly for La Verne students working minimum-wage jobs, is Proposition 32, which would raise the statewide minimum wage from $16 to $18 per hour.