Gov. Newsom signed a law prohibiting the sale of disposable vapes, a measure meant to prevent lithium battery fires at landfills and recycling centers.
Month: September 2026
Most of the legislative priorities California’s bullet train agency wanted passed this year died before reaching the governor’s desk
California governor rejects legislation sponsored by LA fire victims, who had spoken out against his wildfire-liability effort.
California’s Central Valley needs more doctors. Legislators are pushing for a medical school to help build a pipeline.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws designed to help CARE Court better connect Californians with mental health care.
The new law intends to free up state funds for housing that requires residents to stay sober. Newsom vetoed a similar law last year.
The U.S. systems of home sales and financing often ignore immigrants’ financial resources and credit histories, even people buying with cash.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws that aim to check immigration agents during the Trump administration’s deportation program.
Gov. Newsom signed a law compelling disclosure of emergency calls from ICE detention centers. It followed CalMatters’ reporting about alleged rapes at one site.
Newsom vetoed SB 872, saying money in the budget made it redundant. The state puts Delta levee repair costs at $3.3 billion.