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New Study: States, including California, with less restrictive marijuana laws see a 32 percent higher frequency of marijuana-impaired driving

By Golden State Today Report | Aug 30, 2023

States, including California, that have legalized high-THC marijuana, have seen a 32 percent higher frequency of marijuana-impaired driving than in states that have not legalized it, according to a new report released by the Drug Free America Foundation (DFAF).

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Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement on Biden Administration's Announcement of $39 Billion in Student Loan Forgiveness

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 20, 2023

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration announcing $39 billion in student loan forgiveness to over 804,000 individuals.

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Attorney General Bonta Seeks Information from California Employers on Compliance with California Consumer Privacy Act

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 19, 2023

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced an investigative sweep, through inquiry letters sent to large California employers requesting information on the companies’ compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) with respect to the personal information of employees and job applicants.

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Attorney General Bonta: California Will Restrict State-Funded Travel to Missouri, Nebraska and Wyoming

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 18, 2023

New additions to the state-funded travel ban list follow the recent passage of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

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Price: 'Notable baby brands like Pampers, Hello Bello, and Honest Co. financially and/or publicly supporting abortion'

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 18, 2023

Greg Price, the communications director for the State Freedom Caucus Network, voiced his endorsement on Twitter on July 13 for a new pro-life baby brand named Everylife. In his announcement, Price specifically called out companies like Pampers and Hello Bello for their stance on abortion, expressing his disagreement with their positions.

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During Military Consumer Month, Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert to Protect California’s Military Community From Common Scams and Fraud

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 17, 2023

In recognition of Military Consumer Month — which is observed every July — Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to help protect California service members, veterans, and their family members from targeted common scams and fraud. C

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Attorney General Bonta Announces $11.4 Million Settlement Against Owner of Pain Clinics for Medi-Cal Fraud

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 15, 2023

Dr. Lagattuta owns one of California’s largest chains of pain management clinics with multiple facilities in the Central Valley and Central Coast

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Attorney General Bonta Conditionally Approves Sale of Beverly Community Hospital in Los Angeles County

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 14, 2023

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced his conditional approval of the sale of Beverly Community Hospital to nonprofit American Healthcare Systems (AHS).

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Attorney General Bonta Submits Comment Letter Regarding EPA's Proposed Greenhouse Gas Standards for Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 13, 2023

Leading a coalition of 26 States and Cities, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced today that he has submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding its proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria pollutant standards for light- and medium-duty highway vehicles model years 2027 through 2032.

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Attorney General Bonta Endorses CFPB Policy Statement on Abusive Conduct in Consumer Financial Markets

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 12, 2023

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that he joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), wholly endorsing its recently issued policy statement on abusive conduct in consumer financial markets.

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Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement on JetBlue’s Decision to Abandon Anticompetitive Profit-Sharing Venture

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 11, 2023

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement today in response to JetBlue’s decision to terminate the Northeast Alliance, an anticompetitive joint venture with American Airlines that threatened competition in an industry already experiencing the negative impacts of market consolidation.

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California Takes First Step in Creating Its Own Naloxone Supply

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 11, 2023

On July 6, the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for its Naloxone Initiative as the state continues to take critical action to fight the ongoing opioid crisis. The State aims to have low-cost, over-the-counter, Naloxone available and accessible across the state through the CalRx Initiative.

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Acting Governor Toni Atkins Signs Legislation in Historic First

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 11, 2023

Acting Governor Toni G. Atkins, who is the first person in 150 years to have served as both Senate President pro Tempore and Assembly Speaker, today became the first female Senate President pro Tempore in California history to sign legislation into law as Acting Governor.

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Governor Newsom Announces $1.5 Billion in Port Infrastructure Upgrades to Power Nation-Leading Supply Chain

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 10, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced an investment of more than $1.5 billion – including approximately $450 million for zero-emission infrastructure, locomotives, vessels and vehicles – as part of the state’s work to build a more efficient, sustainable and resilient supply chain.

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California Awards $30.5 Million for Kids’ Mental Health, and Support for Parents and Family Caregivers

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 10, 2023

As part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s $4.7 billion Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, California today awarded $30.5 million to 63 groups to support youth mental health through community and evidence-based practices, supporting parents, grandparents, and other family caregivers.

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California Department of Justice Investigating Alameda County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 10, 2023

The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolv

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California, Truck Manufacturers Strike Agreement on Zero-Emission Transition

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 9, 2023

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Truck manufacturers commit to California’s first-in-the-nation ZEV truck standards, a historic agreement that will drastically cut pollution. This follows California’s climate leadership of transitioning vehicles away from fossil fuels, the biggest source of air pollution, to 100% zero-emission.

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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Local Housing Authorities to Block Unlawful Rent Increases for Vulnerable Tenants

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 8, 2023

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced issuing letters to all housing authorities in the state, reminding them that tenants who receive Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers are protected under California’s Tenant Protection Act (TPA).

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Legislature Passes Governor Newsom’s Infrastructure Package to Build More, Faster

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 8, 2023

On July 5, after a final vote by the California Senate, the Legislature approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s infrastructure streamlining package to accelerate the clean energy and infrastructure projects our state needs to address climate change while creating thousands of good jobs.

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Governor Newsom Announces $352 Million for Transit-Oriented, Climate-Friendly Housing in Underserved Communities

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 8, 2023

BART to receive over $3.5 million to help build housing projects on BART-owned land Southern California Association of Governments to receive $237.41 million to accelerate the development of affordable, climate-friendly housing Sacramento Area Council of Governments to receive $31.83 million to fund new green infill projects