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California Increases Cannabis Excise Tax to Restore Funding for Youth and Environmental Programs

Wednesday, May 14

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration has announced an increase in the Cannabis Excise Tax from 15 percent to 19 percent, effective July 1. This adjustment is part of the "AB 195 Compromise," which eliminated the voter-enacted Cannabis Cultivation Tax. The change... Read More.

California Halts Enrollment for Low-Income Immigrants in Medi-Cal Amid Budget Crisis

Wednesday, May 14

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to halt the enrollment of low-income immigrants without legal status in a state-funded health care program, starting in 2026. This decision comes in response to a higher-than-expected cost of the program, which exceeded initial estimates by $2.7... Read More.

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has adopted a judge’s ruling that grants State Farm an emergency rate increase.

Tuesday, May 13

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has adopted a judge's ruling that grants State Farm an emergency rate increase.This decision requires State Farm to receive an immediate $400 million cash infusion from its parent company to address financial issues and prevents them from issuing new... Read More.

DHS Subpoenas California Over Federal Funds for Illegal Immigrants

Monday, May 12

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued subpoenas to California's government, seeking documentation related to the disbursement of federal funds to illegal immigrants. The subpoenas were filed by the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) office in Los Angeles and specifically target the Cash Assistance... Read More.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards $80,000 in Grants to Support California Literacy Programs

Monday, May 12

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has announced the allocation of nearly $80,000 in literacy grants to various nonprofit organizations, libraries, and schools in California. This funding is part of a landmark one-day donation totaling over $13.2 million aimed at supporting adult, family, and summer... Read More.

Legislators Call for Increased Federal Funding for Head Start Programs in California

Thursday, May 8

Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick joined a bipartisan group of legislators, including Assemblymembers Patrick Ahrens and Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and Senator Monique Limón, in urging Congress to protect and expand federal funding for Head Start programs that serve more than 85,000 children and families in California each... Read More.

California Gas Prices Could Soar if Major Refineries Shut Down

Thursday, May 8

Gas prices in California may rise significantly if two major refineries shut down, as indicated by Professor Michael Mische from the University of Southern California. The Phillips 66 Refinery in Los Angeles is at risk of closing by the end of this year, potentially... Read More.

California DMV Enforces REAL ID Requirements for Domestic Flights and Federal Access

Wednesday, May 7

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds people that the federal government is now enforcing the REAL ID Act. This means, that starting May 7th, a REAL ID or other federally accepted form of identification is required to board domestic flights and... Read More.

California Shellfish Quarantine and Advisory Updates for Public Safety

Friday, May 2

Please be aware of the following California Department of Public Health shellfish quarantines and advisories currently in effect.Statewide Mussel QUARANTINE: The annual statewide mussel quarantine is in effect as of May 1. This quarantine is a yearly event to protect the public from potentially... Read More.

Rep. Kevin Kiley asks RFK Jr. to investigate California privacy violations

Thursday, May 1

Rep. Kevin Kiley (CA-3) has called on HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to investigate reports that the personal information of tens of thousands of Californians was compromised. Rep. Kiley’s letter to Secretary Kennedy is attached to this email.A forensic investigation into Covered California,... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: california

California Increases Cannabis Excise Tax to Restore Funding for Youth and Environmental Programs

California Halts Enrollment for Low-Income Immigrants in Medi-Cal Amid Budget Crisis

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has adopted a judge’s ruling that grants State Farm an emergency rate increase.

DHS Subpoenas California Over Federal Funds for Illegal Immigrants

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards $80,000 in Grants to Support California Literacy Programs

Legislators Call for Increased Federal Funding for Head Start Programs in California

California Gas Prices Could Soar if Major Refineries Shut Down

California DMV Enforces REAL ID Requirements for Domestic Flights and Federal Access

California Shellfish Quarantine and Advisory Updates for Public Safety

Rep. Kevin Kiley asks RFK Jr. to investigate California privacy violations

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