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Bates reintroduces measure to clearly define Prop. 13

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 3, 2021

Sen. Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) has reintroduced legislation to update the interpretation of property “change of ownership” in Proposition 13 (People's Initiative to Limit Property Taxation of 1978.)

Freedom Foundation blames unions for schools remaining closed

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 2, 2021

There's still a debate raging on whom to blame for the continued closures of schools in California. But as the conservative think-tank Freedom Foundation points out, a large part of the blame should go to school union organizations, according to RedState.

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Jones: Democrats' bullet train will rapidly increase state debt level

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 2, 2021

California State Sen. Brian Jones (R-38th District) calls out the "low-cost" California bullet train program that Democratic politicians entered into, as a debt building machine.

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California legislature approves relief grants to businesses, partisanship transcended

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 1, 2021

In another landmark move that transcended partisanship, both Republicans and Democrats lauded the approval of SB 87 by the California Legislature, awarding more than $2.6 billion in relief grants to small businesses and non-profit organizations.

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McCarthy: Only two of 286 amendments were accepted by Democrats, COVID relief bill is partisan

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 1, 2021

Out of more than 200 amendments offered by Republicans that could be included in the America Rescue Plan, only two have been accepted. Republicans continue to fight and urge that the bill should not be partisan.

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Kiley pushes for in-person learning

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 1, 2021

Prior to the scheduled vote on a bill to reopen schools, Assembly Member Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin) remarked on Twitter, “the Assembly plans to vote on a fake school reopening bill.”

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McCarthy questions Biden's budget spending for education

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 1, 2021

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) criticized President Joe Biden’s “American Rescue Plan," which contains the stimulus budget for COVID-19 recovery.

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Melendez introduces bill protecting Californians from cancel culture discrimination

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 1, 2021

A bill introduced by Republican State Sen. Melissa Melendez would protect California residents from being discriminated against based on political affiliation when they seek employment opportunities or housing.

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Cheney, McCarthy, provide contradicting views on Trump's public speech

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 26, 2021

Former President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first public speech since he stepped down as president at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Sunday, Feb. 28. Two Republicans have contrasting views if Trump should speak at CPAC.

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SB 74 receives impressive support from NFIB, CalRestaurants, and legislative body

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 24, 2021

Senate Bill 74, co-authored by State Sens. Andreas Borgeas (R–Fresno) and Anna Caballero (D–Salinas), received impressive support from the legislative body and restaurant organizations.

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Facebook suspends actor Kevin Sorbo’s page

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 24, 2021

Social media giant Facebook has suspended Hercules lead actor Kevin Sorbo’s account, for an unspecified reason, a report from The Epoch Times said.

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Smith supports reopening small businesses

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 23, 2021

Assemblyman Thurston “Smitty” Smith is pushing for the state’s businesses to reopen.

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Khanna: Small businesses shouldn't be underpaying employees

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 22, 2021

Democratic California Rep. Ro Khanna is in total support of small businesses but insists they should not be paying their employees low salaries.

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Chaplik's bills for businesses approved by committees

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 18, 2021

Bills on mask mandate exemption and revised tax structure for businesses have been approved by their respective committees.

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Newsom awards no-bid contracts to election sponsors

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 18, 2021

Reports from CapRadio point to Gov. Gavin Newsom awarding projects or contracts to companies that did not undergo the required bidding process, though most have contributed to his election campaign and ballot measure committee.

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Issa: We're going to become the majority party again

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 17, 2021

Congressman Darrell Issa (Calif., 50) gave his thoughts on the Gov. Newsom recall effort, President Trump’s impeachment trial, and the future of the Republican party during an interview at Fox News’ Justice with Judge Jeanine.

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The Keep California Working Act (SB 74) gets 36 Democratic, 27 Republican co-sponsors

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 17, 2021

The Keep California Working Act (SB 74), which currently states that it will award grants to business owners ranging from $5,000 to $60,000, has received strong bipartisan support, with 36 Democrats and 27 Republicans co-sponsoring the bill.

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Study of minimum wage research sees negative effects

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 17, 2021

A 2021 study of research on raising the minimum wage finds “minimum wages reduce low-skilled employment."

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Melendez introduces bill to end state of emergency

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 16, 2021

California State Sen. Melissa Melendez of District 28 has introduced SCR5, a bill that could cease the state of emergency that has been declared by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Pelosi questioned by Republicans on security related to Jan. 6 Capitol breach

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 16, 2021

More than a month since the Capitol was breached, Republicans are waiting on clear answers from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).