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California Legislature approves $50 million for legal defense against Trump administration, despite GOP warnings
California lawmakers this week sent Gov. Gavin Newsom two bills providing tens of millions of dollars to defend against anticipated Trump administration policies that legislative Democrats say may illegally shortchange the state’s taxpayers. Democrats rejected an amendment that would have forbidden the state from using the money to defend criminal illegal immigrants -
New study points to danger of fabricated, AI-generated scientific papers on legislation, politics
Academic studies about health issues, the environment and computing are increasingly susceptible to artificial intelligence-driven fabrications, putting the quality of scientific research, such as that which underlies legal arguments, at risk, new research suggests. -
Judge on paraquat pesticide multi-district lawsuit: plaintiff witness's methodology equates to 'cooking the books'
A California lawmaker is pressing to ban the pesticide paraquat despite a federal judge’s recent conclusion in several civil lawsuits that expert witness testimony had failed to prove the chemical causes Parkinson’s disease. -
California bill to protect children from social media risks would promote lawsuits, critics say
A California bill that critics say would lead to an avalanche of frivolous lawsuits being filed against social media companies unanimously passed a key California Assembly panel last month. -
A question of limits: CA lawmakers want to ban youth football, but court challenges would inevitably follow
Under veto threat, state lawmakers appear to have throttled down efforts to ban youth tackle football statewide. But it doesn't mean they can't try again in the future, setting the stage for potential lawsuits over their constitutional ability to interfere with parents' rights to raise their kids, says a prominent sports lawyer -
Bill to scale back California’s oil imports and improve local production unanimously passes state Senate, now goes before Assembly Appropriations
As the California Legislature continues its work to balance energy and environmental concerns, a new bill to make it easier to produce fuel products here, reducing reliance on oil from countries that don’t share the same values, has received unanimous bipartisan support -
New bill that would make it harder to advance voter referendums runs counter to California's democracy, critics say
With proposed state legislation nearing a crucial June deadline, another bill to change the system of direct democracy in California remains under discussion in Sacramento -
California lawmaker facing scrutiny as attorney general's wife will oversee his state budget
California Democratic leaders have said they see no ethical problems with the arrangement -
Texas court refuses to step in for father who fears minor son's castration after move to LA under SB 107
The Texas man fears his ex-wife will gender reassign their son, using SB107 as a shield to prevent outside interference -
'Jan 6er' elected vice chair of the LA GOP, Ninth Circuit weighs 4th Amendment claim
FBI agents raided Massaquoi’s home after he attended the Jan. 6, 2021 rally at the U.S. Capitol in support of former U.S. President Donald Trump -
Physicians sue state over new 'chilling' medical censorship law AB 2098
New Civil Liberties Alliance sued the state on behalf of five physicians over AB 2098 -
Jan. 6 suspect-turned-GOP candidate hosts LA County family-friendly campaign event
Republican Assembly candidate Siaka Massaquoi was a featured speaker at the Valley Community Activation Day in San Fernando Valley -
Texas dad fears his ex-wife's relocation to California will lead to gender reassignment for their 10-year-old son
Jeff Younger is taking a stand against his ex-wife’s alleged wish to relocate their 10-year-old twins to California where she could easily secure gender reassignment surgeries for one of their sons. -
Cardiologist: 'AB 2098 is a form of government control, creates medical cancel culture'
Gov. Gavin Newsom is poised to enact legislation that would create a medical cancel culture, according to a physician who opposes Assembly Bill (AB) 2098. -
Transgender youth expresses regret to lawmakers in testimony against SB 107
SB 107 would prevent the criminalization of parents who allow their children to use puberty blockers and undergo gender reassignment surgery. -
CSU Prof: 'Pols approved new climate change, energy laws because it shows their hearts are in the right place'
CSU Prof: 'Politicians are just focusing on being re-elected.' -
GOP Congressional candidate opposes bill that would broaden 'free community college for all' program
A bill that would allow all students to attend community college for free statewide undermines the principle that education is a privilege -
Gov. Newsom expected to sign bill allowing 'disorderly' parents to be removed from school board meetings
SB 1100 would authorize a presiding member of any legislative body, including a local school board, to remove an individual who is disrupting a public meeting -
Beverly Hills dentist: 'Trans Inclusive Healthcare bill assumes doctors are deficient in how we treat patients'
Beverly Hills dentist: 'The vast majority of my colleagues view our patients as individuals, not as members of groups' -
GOP lawmakers demand action to lower fuel prices statewide
Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) is vowing to continue working with a bi-partisan California Problem Solvers Caucus that has been pushing Gov. Gavin Newsom to eliminate or suspend the gas tax