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by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 29, 20241 min read
Newsom Issues California State Agencies to Start Clearing Homeless Encampments
California has the largest homeless population in the U.S., at over 181,000 homeless, and accounts for one third of the U.S.'s homeless pop.
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by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 24, 20242 min read
3 New Sneaky California Water Initiatives to Look Out For on This November‘s Ballot
California Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators are fast-tracking three new bills that strip away your rights and will cost you...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Apr 1, 20241 min read
New $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers in California is Set to Start Today
As of today, fast food workers in California will have the highest guaranteed base salary in the industry. The state’s minimum wage for...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Dec 21, 20233 min read
Are You Ready? 16 New Laws to Watch Out for in California in 2024
California is known for being one of the most heavily regulated states in the country, with over 1,100 bills passing Gavin Newsom's desk...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 18, 20231 min read
Newsom Signs Bill that Requires Employers to Increase Sick Leave to 5 Days / Year
Earlier this month, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that increases the paid sick leave that employers are required...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 7, 20232 min read
Newsom Awards $16M in Grants for Farmworker Homeownership in California
On June 1, 2023, Gavin Newsom awarded $16 million in grants to increase homeownership for the state's farmworkers...
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by Sara VanderPoel
May 31, 20231 min read
California Advances Bill Banning Hedge Fund Water Profiteering
Under the measure, which passed the State Assembly by a 46 to 17 vote....
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by Sara VanderPoel
May 12, 20231 min read
State to pay $17 - $20 Million to Raise Corcoran Levee
On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the funding, saying the state will pay the $17 - $20 million needed to raise...
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