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Recent News About Common Cause California
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California updates municipal campaign finance index reflecting changes through 2024
California Common Cause has updated its California Municipal Campaign Finance Index (MCFI) to include changes in local campaign finance laws up to 2024.
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Trump ties wildfire aid to voter ID law demand
President Donald Trump announced that future federal aid for California's wildfire recovery would be contingent upon the state implementing a voter ID law and altering its water management strategies.
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Musk's lawsuit challenges California's anti-disinformation law targeting social media
Elon Musk and his company, X, have initiated legal proceedings to stop the enforcement of California's new anti-disinformation law, AB 2655.
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Los Angeles voters approve independent redistricting measures
Los Angeles voters have shown strong support for independent redistricting, with over 70% backing Measures DD and LL.
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Report reveals influence of wealthy donors on san diego politics
MapLight, in collaboration with several local organizations, has released a report highlighting the influence of wealthy donors on San Diego's political landscape. The study examines campaign contributions from 2016 to 2022, revealing that large donations significantly impact funding for city council candidates.
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Governor Newsom signs landmark laws addressing AI disinformation threat
On September 17, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two groundbreaking bills aimed at addressing the threat posed by AI-powered disinformation to elections. Sponsored by the California Initiative for Technology and Democracy (CITED), a project of California Common Cause, these laws represent significant steps in combating digital threats to democracy.
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Common Cause releases Democracy Scorecard; California sees high scores
Common Cause, the nonpartisan watchdog organization, has released its 2024 "Democracy Scorecard," evaluating every member of Congress on their support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.
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California legislature passes bills targeting AI-powered election disinformation
Legislation addressing the threat posed by AI-powered disinformation to elections has passed a significant milestone in the California state legislature. Sponsored by the California Initiative for Technology and Democracy (CITED), a project of California Common Cause, the bills have cleared both the Senate and Assembly floors and now await Governor Newsom’s signature.
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California advances bills targeting AI-driven election disinformation
Legislation addressing the threat of AI-powered disinformation to elections has advanced in the California state legislature. Sponsored by the California Initiative for Technology and Democracy (CITED), a project of California Common Cause, the bills passed the Senate Appropriations Committee and will now proceed to the Senate floor.
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San Francisco advocacy groups delay independent redistricting reforms campaign until 2026
Advocates Postpone Campaign To Bring Independent Redistricting Reforms to San Francisco Voters
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Assemblymember introduces "California Social Media Users Bill of Rights" aimed at safeguarding democracy
Assemblymember Lowenthal proposes new "California Social Media Users Bill of Rights"
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Assemblymember proposes 'California Social Media Users Bill of Rights' amid rising digital concerns
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) unveiled today a “California Social Media Users Bill of Rights” that would declare the first set of fundamental rights and protections for users of social media platforms in the nation. The resolution is sponsored by the California Initiative for Technology and Democracy (CITED), a project of California Common Cause, designed to protect democracy from digital threats.
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San Francisco considers move towards independent redistricting amid controversy
Progress toward redistricting reform in San Francisco is at risk as the Board of Supervisors approaches their deadline for referring measures to the November 2024 ballot. The Board is deliberating on whether to place a measure that would replace the City’s advisory redistricting commission with an independent one. The current advisory commission, described as "wildly controversial and chaotic," concluded in its final report that it needed to be replaced by a body less susceptible to political influence.
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California Assembly passes bills targeting AI-driven election disinformation
Legislation addressing the threat of AI-powered disinformation to elections has advanced in the California state legislature. Despite opposition from the technology industry, a package of bills sponsored by the California Initiative for Technology and Democracy (CITED) passed the Assembly floor, with some measures receiving bipartisan support.
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California Common Cause launches campaign finance reform resource
SACRAMENTO, Calif — California Common Cause has launched a unique index and report on campaign finance laws in California cities. This innovative resource is designed to assist activists, academics, and elected officials in their research and reform efforts. The report, titled "Local Dollars and Local Democracy," documents and analyzes all campaign finance reforms across California cities as of December 2022.
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Los Angeles City Council retains control over ethics matters
The Los Angeles City Council has voted to maintain its authority over ethics matters, a move that contradicts the recommendations of academics and democracy reform advocates. The council's decision effectively curtails the Ethics Commission's power to independently enforce the city's ethics laws.
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Bills to Address AI’s Threats to Elections Clear First Hurdles
May 1, 2024SACRAMENTO — Yesterday, four bills aimed at addressing AI threats to elections successfully passed their initial legislative hurdles in the California state legislature. Despite facing significant opposition from the tech industry, the bills, sponsored by the California Initiative for Technology and Democracy (CITED), advanced with bipartisan support.Jonathan Mehta Stein, Executive Director of California Common Cause, emphasized the importance of these bills, stating, “These bills represent the most nuanced and most aggressive attempt in the United States to...
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California leaders address AI-driven disinformation with new legislative package
On Wednesday, the California Initiative for Technology and Democracy (CITED), a project of California Common Cause, unveiled its 2024 legislative package.
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San Francisco supervisors pass resolution supporting local media
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved a resolution aimed at enhancing the relationship between local media and city departments.
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Report highlights San Francisco's need for robust local journalism
California Common Cause has released a report titled "Local Voices On Local News: Community Perspectives and Policy Recommendations for Strengthening San Francisco’s Journalism Ecosystem."