Golden State Today

On June 29, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced the Atmospheric Rivers Reconnaissance, Observation and Warning Act, legislation that would improve the accuracy and timeliness of West Coast Atmospheric River (AR) forecasts by directing the Air Force and NOAA to provide the necessary aircraft, personnel, and equipment to meet AR mission requirements during the winter season in the West Coast.

Attorney General Bonta Supports FTC’s Effort to Facilitate Cancellation of Unwanted Consumer Subscriptions and Memberships

As part of a coalition of 26 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that he has filed a comment letter supporting the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed improvements to its existing Negative Option Rule.

Governor Newsom Issues Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision on Anti-Discrimination Case

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court decided an anti-discrimination case, ruling that a Colorado website design business can deny services to a same-sex couple planning a wedding based on personal beliefs:

Padilla Statement on Supreme Court Decision Blocking Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

On June 30,2023, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s federal student loan forgiveness plan in Biden v. Nebraska — denying tens of millions of Americans life-changing relief from the weight of overwhelming student loan debt:

Feinstein Opposes Supreme Court’s Ruling Allowing LGBTQ Discrimination

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on June 30, 2023 released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis that a Colorado web designer has a First Amendment right to discriminate against same-sex couples despite a state law forbidding discrimination:

Padilla Introduces Legislation to Facilitate Voluntary Agricultural Land Repurposing to Bolster Water Supply

On June 28, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, introduced the Voluntary Agricultural Land Repurposing Act, legislation that would build drought resiliency and reduce water use by providing federal funding to states and tribes that work to voluntarily repurpose certain agricultural lands.

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation 6.30.23

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:

One year after Roe v Wade was overturned, Attorney General Bonta Highlights Californians’ Rights to Abortion, Birth Control

On June 24, on the first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Attorney General Rob Bonta reminded Californians about the range of abortion rights and protections that safeguard their access to reproductive care.

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 6.30.23

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Governor Newsom Announces Higher Education Appointments 6.29.23

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointments of Nancy Lee and Gregory Sarris to the University of California Board of Regents, and the appointments of Darlene Yee-Melichar and Jonathan Molina Mancio to the California State University Board of Trustees.

Padilla, Feinstein Announce Over $184 Million in Grants to Help California Transition to Clean Buses

On June 26, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.) announced that California was awarded over $184 million in grants to support California transit agencies’ transition to zero- and low-emission buses through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) and the FY 2023 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program. These programs—which received increased funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—help transit agencies purchase and lease new, cleaner vehicles as well as invest in required supporting facilities such as recharging, refueling, and maintenance facilities.

Governor Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Atkins and Assembly Speaker Rendon Issue Statements on Budget Agreement

Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon today issued the following statements announcing that they have reached an agreement on the 2023-24 state budget:

Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition in Support of Expanding Healthcare Access for DACA Recipients

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced joining a bipartisan coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter in support of a proposed federal rule that would expand eligibility for healthcare access for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and certain other noncitizens.

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation 6.29.23

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:

Attorney General Bonta Joins Landmark FTC Lawsuit Challenging ‘Dangerous’ Pharmaceutical Merger