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Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – June 22
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Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – June 22

Joe Bowers and Edward Henderson, California Black MediaJune 22, 2023

In Appearance on Sean Hannity Show, Gov. Newsom Defends Record; Pushes Back on Go-To Conservative Putdowns  Last week, Fox News TV host Sean Hannity interviewed Gov. Gavin Newsom at the Governor’s Mansion in Sacramento. The back-and-forth between Newsom and Hannity was intense at times, but remained civil, overall. The two men, who have polar opposite political views, sparred over a range of issues, including immigration, taxes, and gun control. Related Links: https://lasentinel.net/political-playback-news-you-might-have-missed-june-15.html https://lasentinel.net/political-playback-news-you-might-have-missed-june-8.html Newsom defended his record and achievements and pushed back on favorite Republican criticisms of him, President Joe Biden and the Democratic party. On immigration reform and building

Five California Cities Sign Equal Pay Pledge
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Five California Cities Sign Equal Pay Pledge

Tanu Henry, California Black MediaMarch 23, 2023

Kimberley Ellis speaks at a press conference on March 14 in Sacramento. Behind her are First Partner Jennifer Newsom and Government Operations Secretary Amy Tong. (Felicia Rule photo)

Monkeypox Health Crisis: How California is Responding
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Monkeypox Health Crisis: How California is Responding

Tanu Henry, California Black MediaAugust 11, 2022

As the monkeypox virus outbreak spreads across the globe, Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will need to galvanize “forces” across regions and relax some state regulations and statutes to combat a disease that poses a threat greater than local authorities may be able to respond to effectively.

$215 M Cal Recall Election is Baseless, Trump-Backed Power Grab
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$215 M Cal Recall Election is Baseless, Trump-Backed Power Grab

Rep. Barbara Lee U.S. Congresswoman for the 13th District of CaliforniaAugust 26, 2021

Just as it seemed we as a country were coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, we find ourselves faced with another challenge as the Delta variant of the virus spreads more rapidly throughout our communities. On top of the pandemic, we are also heading into another fire season while many of our neighbors remain unhoused. We know that low-income Californians, people of color and women who take care of their families while also providing essential care for others are feeling a disproportionate share of these burdens.

New Racial Justice Bureau at Cal DOJ Will Support State’s Reparations Task Force
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New Racial Justice Bureau at Cal DOJ Will Support State’s Reparations Task Force

Tanu Henry, California Black MediaMay 20, 2021

Bonta said the new Bureau of Racial Justice, which will be housed under the Civil Rights Enforcement Section, will also support the California task force that the state has charged with studying the impact of slavery and Jim Crow and coming up with reparations recommendations for Blacks in California and around the country.