Google rolled over California lawmakers. What does it mean for news?
Hello and happy Thursday. With 67 days until the election, I want to focus my attention today on Sacramento, which I am now calling “Googleville” because the company appears to have a disturbing amount of influence over state government. Not to be confused with Whoville, where everyone was happy. We're not supposed to be happy. […]
Column: Newsom and lawmakers bow to Google, sticking it to the news industry
Sacramento — Gov. Gavin Newsom has previously spoken loudly about making the internet giants pay for the goods they steal and profit from, but last week he killed a bill that would have required them to pay for news articles. When the governor saw the word “tax increase” in the bill, he signaled that he […]
Progressive California lawmakers rally against Proposition 36
Sacramento — A group of progressive state lawmakers rallied Monday in opposition to Proposition 36. They called the ballot measure a “costly” crime reform that they say would lead to over-policing of underserved communities and incarcerating Californians at rates similar to the 1980s War on Drugs. “For decades, Californians have called for real safety and […]
‘National Disgrace’: Lawmakers Condemn Biden Administration’s Plea Deal For 9/11 Mastermind
Several lawmakers slammed the Biden administration following reports on Wednesday that the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks had reached a plea deal, the New York Post reported. The lawmakers criticized a plea deal that spared the 9/11 terrorist mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two alleged accomplices the death penalty. Lawmakers across the political spectrum […]
‘Important First Step’: Lawmakers Roll Out Major Permitting Bill To ‘Unshackle’ American Energy
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, a Republican, and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, an independent, introduced a bipartisan permit reform bill on Monday after months of negotiations. The two senators from energy-rich states Energy Permit Reform Act of 2024 The roughly $10 million spending package by Barrasso and Manchin marks a major step toward streamlining the […]
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‘She Is Not A Physician!’: Lawmakers Get Into Tense Exchange After Yellen Is Asked About Biden’s Cognitive Issues
Lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee engaged in a tense exchange on Tuesday after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was questioned about President Joe Biden's recognition issues. Biden was speechless at least twice, lost his train of thought and made multiple gaffes during his June 27 CNN debate with former President Donald Trump. Republican Congressman […]
California Lawmakers Hand Porn Industry Huge Victory After Watering Down Age Verification Bill
The California Senate Judiciary Committee has proposed making ID checks on pornography websites optional in a new amendment to the state's age verification bill, according to a bill analysis released Tuesday. The committee proposed amendments to the Parental Accountability and Child Protection Act (PACPA) to make age verification methods like government-issued ID or credit card […]
In Nogales, lawmakers, local officials lambast failure to pass migrant reform
Lawmakers and local officials were in Nogales Monday morning, arguing that Congress is fueling the crisis by failing to pass border and immigration reform. The reform in question Omnibus Funding BillThe bill, drafted by a bipartisan group of lawmakers earlier this year, includes funding for additional Border Patrol and asylum officers, as well as a […]
Improving access, preventing tragedies is priority of mental health bills, Ledbetter says alongside lawmakers
Alabama lawmakers and officials gathered Wednesday to outline progress on the state's mental health care approach. During the press conference, they discussed bills aimed at making treatment easier to access, allocating funds more effectively and modernizing the way family members and emergency responders address substance abuse alongside mental illness. House Speaker Nathaniel Leadbetter, who has […]
