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News from July 2023

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Padilla Introduces Bill to Bolster Atmospheric River Forecasting

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 1, 2023

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.

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77 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in California during week ending June 24

By Golden State Today | Jul 1, 2023

There were 77 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in California in the week ending June 24, making up 1.5% of total deaths by all causes in California.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in California in Q2 vs. Q1 2023

By Golden State Today | Jul 1, 2023

The VA issued 42 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in California during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, compared to six loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in California increases from Q1 to Q2

By Golden State Today | Jul 1, 2023

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in California during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $501,694, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Week ending June 17 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in California

By Golden State Today | Jul 1, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 171 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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VA provides 3,557 home purchase loans in California in Q2 2023

By Golden State Today | Jul 1, 2023

There were 3,557 VA home purchase loans issued in California in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $2.1 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Q2 2023: California's combined tax revenues up 9.6% since Q1 2023

By Golden State Today | Jul 1, 2023

California collected $58.5 billion in total tax revenues during the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 12.3% fewer home purchase loans in California in Q2 2023

By Golden State Today | Jul 1, 2023

There were 3,557 VA home purchases in California in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $2.1 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 1, 2023

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.

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

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 1, 2023

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:

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Padilla Statement on Supreme Court Decision Blocking Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 1, 2023

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:

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Feinstein Opposes Supreme Court’s Ruling Allowing LGBTQ Discrimination

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 1, 2023

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: