Elon Musk compares Newsom to ‘The Joker’ after Gov. banned voter ID requirements in California
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning local governments from requiring voters to show identification at ballot boxes in order to cast a ballot, a move that prompted Elon to brand Newsom the “Joker.”・Invited backlash against masks. “Wow, voter ID requirements are now illegal in California! Preventing voter fraud just broke the law,” […]
Newsom Signs Bill Prohibiting Legacy, Donor Preference in College Admissions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill Monday that bans the state's public and private universities from using “legacy” preferential treatment programs or preferential treatment of donor children in admissions selection. The bill is AB1780“From September 1, 2025, an independent higher education institution, as defined, may offer traditional or donor incentives in admissions to […]
Newsom vetoes AI bill
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Newsom vetoes slew of bills over weekend, bucks Dem legislature on progressive bills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced a slew of bills over the weekend, opposing some of Democrats' more progressive initiatives on transgender care standards, gas stove regulations, additional benefits for noncitizens, and more. Ahead of Monday's legislative deadline, Newsom, who has had to review more than 1,000 bills in the past few months, vetoed AB 2442, […]
Newsom vetoes bill to establish first-in-nation AI safety regulations in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) on Sunday vetoed a bill that would create the nation's first safeguards for large artificial intelligence models. They say the governor's veto is a major setback to efforts to build guardrails around AI and its rapid evolution with little oversight. Associated Press. The bill faced staunch opposition from startups, big […]
Newsom vetoes bill for stricter AI regulations
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Sunday vetoed a landmark artificial intelligence (AI) bill that would create new safety rules for emerging technologies, a big win for much of Silicon Valley. brought about. Mr. Newsom's veto is a major change in how he will act on the controversial bill known as California Senate Bill 104, […]
Newsom Signs Law Reversing Policy Kamala Used to Punish Parents of Truant Children
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday signed a bill reversing policies that threatened parents of out-of-school students championed by Kamala Harris when she was San Francisco district attorney and California attorney general. Breitbart News points out that: As San Francisco District Attorney and California Attorney General, Kamala Harris prosecuted parents of out-of-school children as […]
California, a Free State, Apologizes for Slavery as Newsom Signs Reparations Bills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday signed a series of “reparations” bills that include a formal apology for slavery, even though the state entered the Union as a free state in 1850. of apology It is written in part: Meanwhile, more than 2,000 African slaves were brought to California between 1850 and 1860 after […]
Newsom signs bills protecting earnings of child influencers, content creators
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a pair of bills Thursday that protects the income of child influencers and expands current laws to provide financial protection for minors working as content creators. Governor Blue signed SB 764, introduced by.sSen. Steve Padilla (D) will provide legal and financial protections for minors recorded in monetized online videos […]
Newsom Signs Bill Banning Single-use Propane Cylinders for Camping
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill this week banning 1-pound disposable propane cylinders. That means only more expensive reusable cylinders will be available in the state. of san francisco chronicle reported: The dark green color used in camp stoves comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Sunday requiring all one-pound cylinders sold […]