[ad_1] California lawmakers on Monday approved the nation’s first penalty for gas price gouging, voting to give regulators the power to punish oil companies for profiting from the type of price spikes that hit Californians last summer. The Democrats in charge of the state Legislature worked quickly to pass the bill on Monday, just one … Read more
[ad_1] California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said the state will not renew its multi-million dollar contract with Walgreens over the pharmacy chain’s recent decision not to distribute abortion medication by mail in 21 U.S. states. The state’s contract with Walgreens allowed it to procure specialty prescription drugs that were primarily used by the California Department of … Read more
[ad_1] After gas prices in California soared to more than $6.40 per gallon last summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom led a charge against an industry he said is “ripping you off.” Months later, however, it’s not clear if California’s Legislature is following him. Newsom, a Democrat, called lawmakers into a rare special session in December to … Read more
[ad_1] About 23 million California residents are likely to receive an “inflation relief” check within days, part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to offer financial assistance to many working families walloped by high gasoline prices. The checks are part of a $17 billion relief package that also suspended the state’s sales tax on diesel fuel … Read more
[ad_1] About 23 million California residents may get an “inflation relief” check within days, part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to offer financial assistance to many working families walloped by high gasoline prices. The checks are part of a $17 billion relief package that also suspended the state’s sales tax on diesel fuel and provided … Read more
[ad_1] SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill limiting conservatorships that grant legal guardianship over individuals, a move that comes after Britney Spears’ conservatorship case garnered national attention amid her attempts to regain control over her finances and livelihood. The new law, authored by Democratic Assemblymember Brian Maienschein, will require … Read more