Excerpted from Calmatters
By Elizabeth Aguilera
The vaccine working group of Democratic legislators behind the proposals say their aim is to increase vaccination rates across all age groups, improve the state vaccine registration database and crack down on misinformation about the virus and the vaccine.
Excerpted from the Los Angeles Times
By Sammy Roth
"There are currently 116 members of the California Legislature, and they were busy last week. Friday was the deadline to introduce new bills for this year’s legislative session — and like many journalists, lawmakers often need a deadline to get stuff done.
Excerpted from the Orange County Register
By Brooke Staggs
Election reform, oil spills, crime and housing are just some of the topics targeted in new legislation proposed by state Assembly and Senate members from Orange County.
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Here’s a look at some key bills introduced this year by the five state Senators and seven Assembly members who represent portions of Orange County.
Excerpted from Reuters
By Linda So
Lawmakers in Oregon and California are calling for tougher legislation to protect election workers in response to a continuing wave of threats and harassment inspired by former President Donald Trump's false claims that the 2020 vote was rigged against him.
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Excerpted from the Sacramento Bee
By Andrew Sheeler
Following recommendations of the Fair Political Practice Commission’s Task Force on Digital Transparency, Sen. Josh Newman, D-Fullerton, has introduced a bill – SB 921 – that would create an online archive of every digital political ad employed by a political campaign or committee.
Excerpted from Kron 4
By Omar Perez
Several lawmakers are voicing their concerns over the decline in local journalism in recent years.
In California, three Senators have introduced legislation to bolster local journalism.
SB 911, introduced by Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Contra Costa) and co-authors Sens. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) and Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) would provide state grants to individuals and organizations to help them cover issues of importance within their communities.
Excerpted from the Hill
By Reid Wilson
"Three California state senators have proposed a new measure aimed at propping up media organizations that cover local news after decades of consolidation and closings in the journalism industry.
Sens. Steve Glazer (D), Benn Allen (D) and Josh Newman (D) introduced legislation Wednesday to create a $50 million fund that would deliver grants to news organizations that pledge to cover public affairs in their local communities."
Excerpted from the Sacramento Bee
By Andrew Sheeler
Members of the state Senate and Assembly gathered for a third and final joint hearing on Tuesday to discuss how the Legislature might tweak the state’s recall process. Much like the first two meetings, Democrats and analysts agreed there should be a change, but what exactly it looks like is still unclear.
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