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Democratic Assemblyman Kevin McCarty of Sacramento says he views the package of legislation he’s introduced—Assembly Bills 123, 124 and 125—as the first step in a long-term plan to implement free, universal preschool in California.

State Government

Residents Approved Adult-Use Cannabis, But Cities And Counties Banned It, Anyway. A California Lawmaker Wants To Change That.

April 26, 2019 | Scott Rodd

The bill would require these local governments to issue one cannabis license for every four liquor store licenses or one cannabis license per 10,000 people.

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California Governor Signs Internet Sales Tax Law

April 25, 2019

(AP) — California's Democratic governor has signed a law requiring companies like Amazon and eBay to collect sales taxes on behalf of some out-of-state sellers.

State Government

California Lawmakers Advance Plan For Denser Housing

April 25, 2019

(AP) — California lawmakers advanced a proposal Wednesday to encourage more housing near transportation and jobs as the state faces a lack of affordable housing.

Health Care

Opponents Spar Over California Vaccine Exemption Bill

April 24, 2019

Hundreds of critics of mandatory vaccines were in Sacramento Wednesday opposing a California proposal to give state public health officials instead of local doctors the power to decide which children can skip their shots before attending school.

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California Senate Committee Advances Law Enforcement-Backed Use Of Force Bill — But Links It To Its Rival

April 23, 2019 | Ben Adler

The bill’s author and law enforcement groups also agreed to remove a provision strongly opposed by civil rights and social justice groups that would have left the state’s existing use of force standard in place.

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Environment

It's Festival Season! One California Lawmaker Wants To Reduce Plastic Waste By Allowing Reusable Cups And Plates.

April 22, 2019 | Ezra David Romero

Current law prohibits the use of reusable foodware like cups, plates and forks at temporary events, because they must be cleaned at approved facilities. A new bill could change that.

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State Government

Civil Rights Groups On Opposite Sides Of California Charter School Debate

April 22, 2019 | Scott Rodd

Legislation that would limit charter schools and increase oversight in California has sparked a debate between the NAACP and the National Action Network.

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State Government

California Proposal To Tax Soda Pushed To Next Year

April 22, 2019

(AP) — Lawmakers won't vote on a soda tax or limit how much can be sold in a single cup this year, marking the latest California victory for the beverage industry.

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