California government news

California Senators Investigate Paramount’s Alleged Bribery Ties

News Summary California state senators have launched an investigation into Paramount Global amid allegations of bribery related to settlement talks…

2 weeks ago

California Refineries Announce Closures, Raising Gas Concerns

News Summary California lawmakers are alarmed as the Valero Benicia and Phillips 66 refineries announce closures, which could slash the…

2 weeks ago

California Lawmakers Debate Controversial Solar Compensation Bill

News Summary California state lawmakers are preparing for a critical vote on Assembly Bill 942, which proposes changes to rooftop…

3 weeks ago

Congress Threatens California’s Gas Car Ban Plans

News Summary Congress is moving to block California's ambitious 2035 gas-powered car ban, a significant step that could impact the…

3 weeks ago

California Film Industry Faces Critical Challenges

News Summary A new Milken Institute report warns that California's film and television industry is at risk due to high…

3 weeks ago

California Lobbying Expenditures Surge to Record $540 Million

News Summary California has recorded a historic $540 million in lobbying expenditures for 2024, a 10% increase from the previous…

3 weeks ago

California Attorney General Sues Trump Over Tariffs

News Summary California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's tariffs, asserting that they are…

3 weeks ago

U.S. Senate Revokes California’s Emission Waivers

News Summary The U.S. Senate voted 51-44 to revoke three vehicle emissions waivers in California, impacting the state's ability to…

3 weeks ago

California Senate Blocks Plan to Phase Out Gas-Powered Vehicles

News Summary California is facing a setback as the Senate voted 51-44 to block its landmark initiative aimed at phasing…

3 weeks ago

Governor Newsom to Challenge Senate Vote on Emissions Standards

News Summary California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to legally challenge a Senate vote aimed at reversing a waiver from…

3 weeks ago