Women in legislatures across the U.S. fight for ‘potty parity’
For female state lawmakers in Kentucky, choosing when to go to the bathroom has long required careful calculation.There are only two bathroom stalls for women…
How California draws congressional districts, and why it might change in a proxy war with Trump
The potential redrawing of California’s congressional district lines could upend the balance of power in Washington, D.C., in next year’s midterm congressional election. The unusual…
How redistricting in Texas, California could change House elections
WASHINGTON — Congressional redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling. Now, Texas Republicans want…
Newsom pushes major housing reform through California Legislature
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers stood around Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday and celebrated the passage of the state budget and “transformative” housing legislation at the state Capitol.…
Newsom, Democrats announce $321-billion California budget deal
California leaders reached a tentative agreement Tuesday night on the state budget, which hinges on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s demand that the Legislature pass a housing…
In Sacramento, Mayor Bass seeks state money to close nearly $1-billion budget gap
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass returned to Sacramento Wednesday to lobby state leaders for money to help close the city’s nearly $1-billion budget hole. This…
Newsom to ask California Legislature for another $2.8 billion to cover Medi-Cal cost overruns
SACRAMENTO — Days after telling lawmakers that he took out a $3.4 billion loan to pay for Medi-Cal costs through March, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office said Monday…
Black lawmakers continue push to assist descendants of slaves in California
The California Legislative Black Caucus on Thursday proposed a package of reparations for the descendants of African Americans who were enslaved in the United States,…
The ranks of California women in Congress are shrinking
When California lawmakers convened in Sacramento for a special session this month, they marked a milestone. For the first time ever, women held nearly half…
Union’s campaign against Democrat Josh Newman helped Republican Steven Choi win
A University of California workers union was successful in its fight to oust an Orange County Democrat from the state Senate after he did not…
After election day, some legislatures aim to undermine results
WASHINGTON — Even though the election was over a month ago, voters in some parts of the country are discovering that having their say at the…
Legislature Hopefuls Invited to Debate
Six local candidates for the state Senate and Assembly have been invited to meet today in the Moorpark College cafeteria to state their opinions and…
Newsom wants $25 million to fight the Trump litigation he sees coming
State lawmakers will gavel in a special session Monday focused on a proposed $25-million litigation fund to respond to President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated attacks on…
For first time, women make up nearly half the California Legislature
SACRAMENTO — Even in a state known for crafting first-in-the-nation progressive laws and leading on reproductive rights, men have long outnumbered women in the California Legislature.The…
2024 California Election Live Results: Calif. congressional districts, Ballot Propositions, State Legislature
twitter facebook envelope angle-double-right angle-down angle-up long-arrow-right California is playing an important role in the 2024 general election. Voters in potential swing congressional districts in…
South Dakota landowners, legislature at odds over Summit carbon pipeline
Ed Fischbach, a landowner from Spink County, SD, and member of the South Dakota Easement Team, speaks out against RL 21 during a landowner meeting…
California Assembly passes bills to tackle gas price spikes
The California Assembly on Tuesday passed legislation aimed at reducing sudden gas price increases, action inspired by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political battle with the oil…
Newsom signs formal apology for California’s role in slavery
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a formal apology for California’s role in slavery and legacy of racism against Black people as part of a series of…
Skelton: Democratic rebels test Newsom during fight with Big Oil
SACRAMENTO — Using a baseball tactic that former college ballplayer Gavin Newsom should understand, the Legislature has started throwing brushback pitches at the lame duck governor.The…
After ‘hot labor summer,’ California Legislature chills on union bills
SACRAMENTO — A year ago, thousands of workers went on strike across California, and what became known as “hot labor summer” was reflected in mandatory wage…