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Governor Newson Signs Bill on Presidential Tax Returns
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Governor Newson Signs Bill on Presidential Tax Returns

Associated Press - KATHLEEN RONAYNEJuly 30, 2019

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s Democratic governor signed a law Tuesday requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the state’s primary ballot, a move aimed squarely at Republican President Donald Trump. But even if the law withstands a likely legal challenge, Trump could avoid the requirements by choosing not to compete in California’s primary. With no credible GOP challenger at this point, he likely won’t need California’s delegates to win the Republican nomination. “As one of the largest economies in the world and home to one in nine Americans eligible to vote, California has a special

Governor Newsom Announces Changes at Troubled DMV
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Governor Newsom Announces Changes at Troubled DMV

Associated Press-KATHLEEN RONAYNEJuly 23, 2019

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s DMV is trying to improve customer service by accepting credit cards, upgrading its website and offering clearer instructions on how to obtain a new federally mandated ID, but Gov. Gavin Newsom cautioned Tuesday the agency’s long wait times and other troubles aren’t over. “This is going to take a few years. Next year will be tough,” Newsom said, referencing an expected surge in people using the Department of Motor Vehicles next year to acquire new IDs that will be required for air travel. Newsom spoke as he released a report detailing efforts the DMV is

Reject Charter School Bill: Black Parents, Civil Rights Groups Ask Gov. Newsom
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Reject Charter School Bill: Black Parents, Civil Rights Groups Ask Gov. Newsom

Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black MediaJune 27, 2019

In May, the state Assembly voted 44-19 in favor of the legislation.

If passed and signed into law, AB 1505 would strip away the existing right charter schools have to an appeal process if a local school board denies its petition for authorization or renewal.

Laster joined leaders of the California chapters of two prominent civil rights organizations, the National Action Network (NAN) and the National Urban League (NUL), for the meeting held at the Governor’s office at the Capitol. Both groups have been outspoken opponents of the legislation.