CA lawmakers pass 2022-23 state budget proposal
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The California State Legislature passed a $300 billion state budget revision Monday, prioritizing issues including affordable housing, public education and climate change.
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Bill reversing UC Berkeley enrollment freeze signed into law
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 118, the Senate version of a bill that increases fall 2022 enrollment at UC Berkeley and reverses the effects of the lawsuit that froze enrollment at 2020-21 levels, after it passed unanimously in the state Assembly and Senate.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to increase affordable housing for college students
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 290, or SB 290, into law Sept. 28, to support affordable housing for low-income college students.
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CA Legislature approves bill SB 16 to improve police accountability
The California State Legislature approved bill SB 16 on Sept. 2 to expand public availability to police misconduct records.
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Housing bill approved by CA Legislature, awaits governor approval
The California State Senate greenlighted Sen. Nancy Skinner’s SB 8 bill, which extends the duration of the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, SB 330, from 2025 to 2030 and allows for the construction of more housing throughout California.
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Fair Pay to Play Act to take effect beginning Sept. 1
California state senators Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, and Steven Bradford, D-Gardena, announced Monday that they would be moving the effective date of the Fair Pay to Play Act to Sept. 1.
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All kids in CA deserve two school meals a day
We urge the governor and the Legislature to work together to ensure that free, universal meals for breakfast and lunch are included in the final state budget.
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State legislation could limit nonresident enrollment at 3 UC campuses
State legislators unveiled a new proposal Tuesday that would increase the number of California residents admitted to three UC colleges by limiting out-of-state and international enrollment.
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Local legislators, community members rally against petty theft CA State Senate bill
More than 100 people gathered in front of California State Sen. Nancy Skinner’s office Friday to rally against SB 82, which would change how some thefts are classified.
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Incumbent Nancy Skinner wins race for CA State Senate District 9 seat
With 89.3% of the vote, incumbent Nancy Skinner has won the race for the District 9 seat of the California State Senate over her opponent Jamie Dluzak, according to the Associated Press.
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