California Democrats delay “Trump-proofing” votes

California Democrats delay votes on bills to support Trump-related legal defense
California legislators on Thursday delayed a vote on a pair of bills that would provide up to $50 million combined for the state Department of Justice and organizations that provide legal services to respond to actions taken by the administration of President Donald Trump.
GOP amendments have delayed California Democrats attempt to “Trump-proof” the state
Gov. Newsom is now pushing that the funding be modified to exclude deportation defense of criminals after the Department of Finance said that the funds could be used in that manner.
California state democrats postpone vote on funding to fight Trump administration
Democrats in the state assembly today announced they are postponing a vote on two of Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposals aimed at taking on President Donald Trump.
California Democrats delay vote to “Trump-proof” the state and protect immigrants
A spokesperson for Democratic Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas said lawmakers needed more time to respond to a sweeping spending freeze attempted this week by the new administration of President
Concerns about immigration funds delay California vote on legislation to fight President Trump
California lawmakers in the Assembly on Thursday delayed its vote on legislation to bolster the state's legal defenses and immigration services to fight the Trump administration because Democratic leaders are now considering changes to the immigration-related proposal.
California legislation would allow victims to sue oil and gas companies over disasters
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Common California bill “plus” sections and their order
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California Politicians Now Want Oil Companies, Not Insurers, To Subsidize People Living in Wildfire Zones
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California schools could warn students, parents if ICE agents show up, new bill proposes
The Trump administration has made clear that no place is safe from mass deportations,” Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez said.
California to Alert Students, Parents if ICE Agents Turn Up Under New Bill
The measure, authored by Democratic Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, is a response to a new executive order by Donald Trump.
This California bill would let victims, insurance companies sue Big Oil for disaster damages
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California lawmakers officially file new special session bills for LA disaster relief
California lawmakers on Monday officially filed bills to provide immediate disaster relief and emergency response funds for ...
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California bill proposes Black-serving institutions grant program
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California bill would let insurers sue oil companies to avoid raising rates
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California bill would hold oil and gas companies liable for climate change-fueled damage
A bill introduced in California’s state Legislature would make fossil fuel companies legally liable for damages from climate change, similar to current law holding utilities liable for fires ...
Newsom bill could spend tax money to defend illegal immigrants from Trump deportation push: CA lawmaker
CA Republican Rep. Bill Essayli questioned state staffers on whether a bill being considered in Newsom's special session ...