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Politics and government

Schiavo introduces bill package 

News release   Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has introduced a package of bills focused on affordability and lowering costs, according to a news release from the assemblywoman’s office.   “This bill

National News

US to open new SoCal port of entry facility  

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has finalized a multimillion-dollar agreement for a new border entry port in Southern California, according to the Department of Transportation. 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Sep. 25, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks.

Newsom takes on Trump, sues over tariffs  

By Alexei Koseff CalMatters Writer  With California’s budget hanging precariously in the balance, Gov. Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block President Donald Trump’s tariff powers.  The lawsuit, which

Politics and government

Committee approves Valladares’ cancer care bill 

News release  The Senate Business, Professions & Economic Development Committee has unanimously approved Sen. Suzette Valladares’ Senate Bill 508, which would provide patients with greater flexibility and more access to

Politics and government

Schiavo’s housing permit bill passes Assembly 

News release   A bill by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, aiming to expedite housing construction has passed the state Assembly and awaits consideration in the Senate.  Tthe Expediting State Housing

Politics and government

Schiavo authors resolution on federal funding 

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, is the primary sponsor of Assembly Joint Resolution 3, urging the federal government to protect funding for Social Security, Medicare and Medi-Cal.   The