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California Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein avoided saying Sunday if she planned to run for a fifth term in 2018, but party progressives already sprung a potential primary challenge against her. When asked by Dana Bash on CNN's "State of the Union" if she will mount a re-election, the 84-year-old Democrat responded, "Well, we will see, won't we?" She added, "I'm not going to declare on CNN."
California Gov. Jerry Brown and the state Senate leader said Monday they've agreed to changes in proposed legislation that would further restrict interactions between law enforcement officers and federal immigration agents. The agreement came on the same day the state sued the Trump administration over its decision to end a program that shields young immigrants from deportation.
In this Jan. 24, 2017 file photo, Mexico's Foreign Relations Secretary Luis Videgaray speaks to reporters in Mexico City. Mexico's top diplomat will make a two-day visit to immigrant-friendly California as relations between his country and the U.S. government have strained over President Donald Trump's border wall and immigration and trade proposals.
None of the host of ultra-liberal Democrats who would love to succeed her makes the direct argument that at 84 - she'll be one year older by next November's election - fellow Democrat Dianne Feinstein is too aged to be one of California's two United States senators. But that's what they mean.
A long list of prominent Republicans is urging the Supreme Court to find that extreme partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional, saying the practice of drawing electoral lines to benefit one party or another is detrimental to democracy. It puts those Republicans on opposing sides from groups such as the Republican National Committee and the party's congressional campaign committee, which are supporting Wisconsin's GOP-led legislature in a major high court case to be heard next month.
Not long ago, a supporter of mine, visiting from California, dropped by my Capitol office. A retired military officer and staunch conservative, he and I spent much of our conversation discussing the Republican agenda.
All that stands between us and Trumpian fascism is us, the leader of the California Democratic Party told people at the Labor Day Breakfast of the Napa-Solano Central Labor Council. "Make California truly the island - the big blue island of hope for all of America," Bauman added at the event that took place at the Ironworkers Local 378 Hall in Benicia.
California Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez sent more than 200,000 pieces of mail to constituents last winter. One letter invited women to self-defense classes, another highlighted a bird-watching event, and a third promoted a tree adoption day.
California Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez sent more than 200,000 pieces of mail to constituents last winter. One letter invited women to self-defense classes, another highlighted a bird-watching event, and a third promoted a tree adoption day.
California is home to amazing natural resources, a diverse economy and a hard-working population eager to flourish. However, we don't have sufficient water to meet the needs of all who call California home.
A weeks-old baby tiger that was rescued after being illegally trafficked into California from Mexico this week was "doing well" Friday, according to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, which is caring for the animal. After taking possession of the male cub Wednesday, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officers brought him to the Paul Harter Veterinary Hospital at the Safari Park.
The California Assembly's top Republican said Thursday he'll resign his leadership post, following weeks of party pressure for him to step aside over his vote for major climate change legislation. Assemblyman Brian Dahle will take over Sept.
Assembly Republican Leader Chad Mayes speaks to Riverside County Republicans at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside in this Aug. 17 file photo. Embattled Inland Assemblyman Chad Mayes will remain GOP caucus leader - at least for now - after a vote to remove him came up short late Monday afternoon, Aug. 21. The motion to vacate the chair - essentially, to fire Mayes - failed by three votes, Mayes spokesman Matt Mahon said.
I am proud to pen this commentary from my new office space, referred to around the state Capitol as "the Dog House." The Dog House is where you get sent as punishment when you draw the ire of the leaders for standing up to them on principle.
California moved a step closer Friday to banning a widely used agricultural pesticide linked to birth defects, openly departing from the Trump administration's decision to walk back an Obama-era effort to ban the chemical. Growers and other users will be asked to increase the buffer zone between fields where they spray the pesticide and inhabited areas such as homes and schools, the state Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday.
The largest gathering of american food importers in goa under forum of indian food importers and us department of agriculture PANAJI, India - Aug. 16, 2017 - PRLog -- Goa -- US Government's Department of Agriculture in India and Forum of Indian Food Importers have partnered together to do the first ever Table top trade show featuring American food and beverages in Goa. Hospitality partners Hotel Grand Hyatt and Hard Rock are hosting the event for 24 importing firms and U.S. cooperator groups, who represent various high quality US food and beverages brands in country.
Last week, Essential Politics opined on the potential for a slow week in news with the California Legislature, Congress and President Trump on vacation. Boy, was I wrong.
And whenever I see an article about the move for California to secede from the United States , the more I think that a vote to split is , collecting signatures for the 2018 ballot, "We feel like this current initiative is more feasible and will hold up more to scrutiny and legal challenges." " California made Arnold Schwarzenegger its governor.
It's rare that a California lawmaker seeking a policy model to follow would turn to Kentucky. But with the Legislature on summer recess, that's precisely what Sen. Bob Hertzberg is doing.
The Republican race to fill the congressional seat abandoned by Utah's Jason Chaffetz is pitting the state's GOP establishment against further-right conservatives split over two candidates. The Republican race to fill the congressional seat abandoned by Utah's Jason Chaffetz is pitting the state's GOP establishment against further-right conservatives split over two candidates.