Gov. Gavin Newsom Oct. 13 signed a bill that makes tuition more affordable for some low-income residents of Mexico to attend local community colleges in California. Assembly Bill 91, introduced by Assemblyman David Alvarez (D-San Diego), will create a pilot program allowing Mexico residents who live within 45 miles of …
Read More »Florida law targeting drag shows can’t be enforced for now, appellate court says
A ruling prohibiting the enforcement of a new Florida law targeting drag shows will stay in place for the time being, according to a federal appeals court decision. A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a lower court’s granting of a preliminary injunction stopping the law from being …
Read More »New California Law Prohibits Employers From Asking About Previous Cannabis Use
Two California laws are expected to take effect Jan. 1 that will prevent most employers from discriminating against one’s personal cannabis use, with the latest bill—if approved by the governor—making it unlawful for employers to ask employees, or applicants, about prior use. Senate Bill 700, authored by Sen. Steven Bradford …
Read More »California Strengthens E-Waste Recycling Efforts With New Law
A California bill aimed at further regulating exports of electronic waste was signed into law Oct. 4 by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Senate Bill 568, authored by Sen. Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), now requires those exporting electronic waste or electronic devices to other states or foreign countries for recycling or disposal to …
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