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State law will limit book bans
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1078 into law on Sept. 25. The new law ensures students in California have access to a well-rounded, diverse and inclusive education.
New law would ban certain food additives
Come 2027 red dye may no longer be found on California grocery shelves, if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the California Food Safety Act next month.
Legislation would ban the removal of western Joshua trees
A law to protect the Western Joshua Tree, a native desert plant, and make it illegal to import, export, sell, or remove the species without a state authorization was first introduced on February 7th by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Bill would ban usage of harmful chemicals
Assembly Bill 496 was introduced by California Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D – Glendale) on Feb. 7. If passed, this bill will ban the use of 26 toxic chemicals used in cosmetic products that are known to cause health and skin problems.
Young voters embrace vote-by-mail option
Californians now have the option to vote by mail for every election. In an informal survey conducted at the University of La Verne, 20 undergraduate students were asked whether they vote in person, by mail – or at all.
New law calls for pay transparency, equity
A state law that goes into effect Jan. 1 will require employers to provide current employees with the pay scale for their positions, and companies will also need to post the salary ranges for all job postings.