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Gabriel’s law — named after 8-year-old Palmdale torture victim — is signed by Gov. Newsom
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (339+ words) Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation by Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, aimed at strengthening protections for abused children, Lackey’s office announced Monday. Assembly Bill 2304, known as Gabriel’s Law, is named for 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez, whose 2013 death after months of abuse…...
The C.C. Republican Party holds a seminar on proposed constitutional amendments
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (478+ words) On the evening of Wednesdy Sept. 16, the Carroll County Republican Party teamed up with the Family Foundation to host a gathering dedicated to educating citizens about the three proposed amendments to the Virginia constitution. About two dozen people gathered in…...
Five-State Polling Adds Fuel to Prop 12 Debate
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (475+ words) New polling commissioned by the Center for the Environment and Welfare suggests majorities of respondents in five states support federal policies that would limit the effects of California's Proposition 12, as the debate over the livestock law continues in Congress. The…...
Press Release: Mary Gay Scanlon Introduces Bill Targeting Meat and Poultry Prices | Stock News
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (320+ words) Bill introduced on meat and poultry costs: Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon said she introduced the Packers and Stockyards Improvements Act to address rising meat and poultry prices. The bill would expand USDA enforcement tools under the Packers and Stockyards Act…...
The National Guard and elections: Legal authorities and guidance for judge advocates
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (446+ words) This guidance offers a structured way to evaluate requests to use Guard forces during election season, organizing the analysis around five questions: Who commands the force? The Guard’s legal obligations turn on duty status, so whether a mission is pursued…...
Ahead of Climate Week NYC, Governor Newsom announces California cut climate pollution again as economy keeps growing
3+ hour ago (463+ words) The Golden State keeps leading on climate as DC Republicans vote to put polluters over America’s economic security What you need to know: California reduced statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 3.9% according to new data, while the state’s economy grew 3.2% the…...
Despite state law, only eight of 160 utility companies have filed wildfire response plans
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (542+ words) Lawmakers recently learned of the slow progress made by the companies, which have four months to come under compliance with the law prompted by the 2024 Panhandle wildfires....
The Chamber Corner: Vote yes on Question 7 to permit starter homes
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (540+ words) Worcester Business Journal The Chamber Corner: Vote yes on Question 7 to permit starter homes Voting yes on Question 7 this November would require cities and towns to allow starter homes — single-family homes on residential lots that meet baseline standards: at least…...
Absentee voting opens in Wisconsin
29+ min ago (327+ words) Sep 21, 2026, 10:15 AM CT Voting in Wisconsin’s midterm elections has officially begun. Local clerks across the state were required to send absentee ballots to voters with valid requests already on file by Thursday, Sept. 17. Data from the Wisconsin Elections Commission shows…...
NH Republicans Look to Ban Data Centers
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (101+ words) In a move that’s a policy shift for them, New Hampshire Republican leaders say they’ll propose a moratorium on data centers. This comes after two new data centers have been proposed in recent weeks. One would be built at the…...