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California to keep paying Walgreens, despite Newsom’s threat

Written on 10 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN California will continue paying money, likely billions of dollars, to the pharmacy chain Walgreens, despite Gov. Gavin Newsom announcing in a tweet last month that the state would no longer do business with the company. [Market Watch]... (Continue reading)

Newsom gets in Twitter tussle with Arkansas governor, lawmaker

Written on 10 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN California Gov. Gavin Newsom engaged in a Twitter spat this week with Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and a Democratic lawmaker came to the recently elected Republican governor’s defense.  Sanders, who served as press secretary for former... (Continue reading)

Judge strikes down California gun law, Newsom supports ruling

Written on 20 Dec, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A federal judge struck down a California gun law modeled after after a Texas abortion measure that allows Californians to sue those who make, sell, transport or distribute guns that are illegal in the Golden State. [Politico]... (Continue reading)

California Democrats to dominate Sacramento

Written on 8 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

With the exception of Republican Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham, who won reelection Tuesday, San Luis Obispo County residents will be represented in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. primarily and possibly entirely by Democrats. [Cal Coast Times] In the elections for federal office,... (Continue reading)

California Democrats deadlock on top races, snub Feinstein

Written on 28 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The California Democratic Party concluded its state convention over the weekend without endorsing longtime U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, nor a single candidate in the top four races on the ticket. According to party rules, a candidate must receive 60 percent... (Continue reading)

California gun measure pitting politicians against law enforcement

Written on 31 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Proposition 63, a gun control initiative developed by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newson, is pitting California’s political establishment against numerous law enforcement groups. Polls indicate the politicians have the better hand. [Daily Signal] The ballot measure calls for regulating ammunition sales,... (Continue reading)

Lands Commission approves new lease for Diablo Canyon

Written on 29 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

The three-member California State Lands Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new lease for the cooling system at Diablo Canyon power plant. The decision will likely allow PG&E to keep operating the nuclear power plant until 2025. Last week,... (Continue reading)

California Lands Commission set to rule on Diablo Canyon leases

Written on 28 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The California Lands Commission is expected to rule Tuesday on whether or not to extend tidelands leases for PG&E’s cooling system at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. If the Lands Commission were to deny PG&E’s request to extend the leases,... (Continue reading)

Planning begins for loss of Diablo Canyon tax revenue

Written on 22 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

Local government agencies are set to lose about $26.75 million in annual revenue as a result of PG&E’s decision to close Diablo Canyon power plant. However, the loss in revenue does not appear to be catastrophic for any one agency.... (Continue reading)

State Treasurer John Chiang announced bid for governor

Written on 18 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

State Treasurer John Chiang announced Tuesday that he will run for governor. Chiang is the second state office holder to join the 2018 race to replace Gov. Jerry Brown. California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is already fundraising for the... (Continue reading)