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News from May 2023

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Governor Newsom Proclaims Memorial Day 2023

By Golden State Today Report | May 31, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 29, 2023, as “Memorial Day” in the State of California.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in California during week ending May 13?

By Golden State Today | May 31, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1446 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 13.

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Governor Newsom Statement on Super Bowl Returning to California in 2026

By Golden State Today Report | May 31, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement in response to the National Football League (NFL) announcing that Super Bowl LX will be played at Levi’s Stadium in The Bay Area.

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Governor Newsom Announces Appointments

By Golden State Today Report | May 31, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:

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Attorney General Bonta and District Attorneys of Merced, Ventura, and Yolo Counties Reach Settlement with Walmart over Brass Knuckles Illegally Sold to Californians

By Golden State Today Report | May 31, 2023

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with Merced County District Attorney Nicole Silveira, Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, and Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig, on May 23 announced a settlement against Walmart over allegations that illegal weapons — specifically brass knuckles — were sold to California consumers by Walmart and by third-party sellers through Walmart’s website.

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Feinstein, Padilla Support National Gun Violence Awareness Month Resolution

By Golden State Today Report | May 31, 2023

Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) June 1, 2023 joined with Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth (both D-Ill.) and 18 senators to introduce a resolution in support of June 2, 2023, as “National Gun Violence Awareness Day” and June 2023 as “National Gun Violence Awareness Month.”

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Padilla Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Curbing EPA’s Power to Address Water Pollution

By Golden State Today Report | May 30, 2023

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, released the following statement after the Supreme Court’s decision to curb the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to address water pollution

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Governor Newsom Signs Legislation

By Golden State Today Report | May 30, 2023

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

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Attorney General Bonta Announces Lawsuit Against Telecommunications Company over Billions of Illegal Robocalls

By Golden State Today Report | May 30, 2023

An Estimated 577 Million Robocalls Sent to California Telephone Numbers on National Do Not Call Registry

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Governor Newsom Announces Appointments

By Golden State Today Report | May 30, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:

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Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Access to Electric Vehicles for Low-Income Communities

By Golden State Today Report | May 30, 2023

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Representative Nanette Díaz Barragán (D-Calif.-44) in introducing the bicameral EVs for All Act, legislation that would increase access to electric vehicles (EVs) for residents of public housing across the nation.

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1180 people in 75-84 age group in California are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Golden State Today | May 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1180 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Padilla Introduces Bill to Protect 1 Million Acres of California Public Lands

By Golden State Today Report | May 29, 2023

On May 25, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif) announced the reintroduction of his sweeping public lands package.

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Analysis: California one of 9 states that ban affirmative action

By Golden State Today Report | May 29, 2023

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Golden State Today shows that California is one of nine states that currently ban affirmative action.

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Week of May 13: 775 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in California

By Golden State Today | May 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 775 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Arizona, California, and Nevada Governors Announce Lower Basin Plan to Protect Colorado River

By Golden State Today Report | May 29, 2023

On May 22, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo announced that the Colorado River Lower Basin States have developed a plan to conserve 3 million acre-feet over the next three years to protect the Colorado River system.

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Governor Newsom Proclaims Harvey Milk Day

By Golden State Today Report | May 29, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 22, 2023, as “Harvey Milk Day” in the State of California.

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Padilla, Feinstein Support Colorado River Lower Basin Proposal

By Golden State Today Report | May 29, 2023

U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.) on May 22 released the following statement after the Colorado River lower basin states announced a proposal to conserve 3 million acre-feet of water over the next three years:

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Attorney General Bonta Announces Funding Availability for Local Governments Through the 2023-2024 Tobacco Grant Program

By Golden State Today Report | May 29, 2023

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is now accepting proposals for the 2023-2024 Tobacco Grant Program.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in California during week May 13

By Golden State Today | May 28, 2023

California's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.