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California Senate passes legislation to rein in anticompetitive practices of PBMs
California’s Senate has passed S.B. 966, legislation aimed at curbing the anticompetitive behavior of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The bill now awaits the governor's approval.
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Bates reintroduces measure to clearly define Prop. 13
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.)
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Jones: Democrats' bullet train will rapidly increase state debt level
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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Melendez introduces bill protecting Californians from cancel culture discrimination
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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SB 74 receives impressive support from NFIB, CalRestaurants, and legislative body
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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The Keep California Working Act (SB 74) gets 36 Democratic, 27 Republican co-sponsors
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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Melendez introduces bill to end state of emergency
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.