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California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Biden Administration’s plan to discharge between $10,000 and $20,000 in federal student loan debt for certain lower-income borrowers.

Attorney General Bonta Voices Support for LGBTQ+ Community Following Unfavorable U.S. Supreme Court Decision

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, California Attorney General Rob Bonta reiterated his unyielding commitment to LGBTQ+ rights.

Attorney General Bonta Releases California Criminal Justice Statistical Reports for 2022

Includes first annual report on Crime Guns in California as mandated by Assembly Bill 1191

California Awards $5.7 Million for Opioid Use Education and Outreach in 2S/LGBTQ+ Communities

As part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s $1 billion Master Plan for tackling the fentanyl and opioid crisis, California today awarded $5.7 million for opioid and stimulant use education and outreach in Two-Spirit/LGBTQ+ communities.

Padilla Announces $67 Million Federal Investment for Grid Resiliency in California

On July 6,2023, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla announced that California was awarded an initial $67 million in funding, the most of any state this year, through the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants program.

Attorney General Bonta: California Will Ensure Equal Access to Education, Despite U.S. Supreme Court Rulings on Higher Education Admissions

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 6, 2023

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court decisions on Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. University of North Carolina.

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Stanford professor: 'The WHO would have more credibility if it would explain why it redefined herd immunity in October 2020'

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 6, 2023

Stanford University Professor Dr. Jay Bhattacharya recently tweeted that he still can’t understand why the World Health Organization (WHO) deleted "herd immunity" from its website in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

California Reparations Task Force Unveils Comprehensive Final Proposals to the Legislature Regarding Reparations for African Americans

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 6, 2023

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 3121 (AB 3121), the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans (Reparations Task Force) today released its final report and recommendations for redressing the historical atrocities perpetrated against African Americans in California.

Governor Newsom Highlights New AI, Satellites, Tech and Aircraft Keeping Californians Safer This Wildfire Season

California has built up more tech, firefighters, and aircraft for wildfires than ever before – protecting Californians ahead of what could be an intense wildfire season after wet conditions resulted in more vegetation throughout the state.

Attorney General Bonta Announces $68 Million Settlement Against Four Health Care Providers for Medi-Cal Fraud

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ), announced four settlements totaling $68 million against three health care providers and a public health agency, all based in Central and Southern California.

Analysis: California ranked #3 for gun sales in 2022

California ranked #3 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 1,063,033 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

Attorney General Bonta-Sponsored Bill Holding Social Media Companies Accountable for Harms to Child Users Receives Key Committee Approval

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement following the Assembly Judiciary Committee’s vote to approve Senate Bill 680 (SB 680), which would hold large social media companies accountable for causing specified harms to child users on their platforms.

What They’re Saying: Governor Newsom Signs Budget Deal Providing $5.1 Billion for Local Transportation

As part of a $310.8 billion spending plan, Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature reached an agreement that provides $5.1 billion in emergency relief to support statewide public transit systems and their workers – helping to keep California moving forward on aggressive, world-leading climate goals.

Attorney General Bonta Raises Legal Issues Regarding Proposed Warehouse Development Plan in Inland Empire

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced filing a comment letter that identifies serious legal issues concerning the proposed Airport Gateway Specific Plan in the Inland Empire Cities of Highland and San Bernardino.

Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend, Here’s How California is Working to Keep People Safe from Extreme Heat

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: With extreme heat expected throughout the state this weekend and during the Fourth of July holiday, California is working to keep people safer with outreach and safety resources.

Governor Newsom, Attorney General Bonta, and CARB Lead Coalition in Defense of California’s Truck Emissions Regulations

California Governor Gavin Newsom, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today led a multistate coalition in moving to intervene in lawsuits challenging the decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to authorize CARB regulations that would speed the adoption of zero-emission trucks.

Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition in Defense of Respect and Privacy for Transgender Students

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in an amicus brief in support of the Ludlow School Committee’s efforts to create a safe and supportive environment for transgender children and all students.

Governor Newsom Condemns Supreme Court’s Majority Opinion on Affirmative Action