16 h. ago California Legislature Passes SB 79, Despite Opposition in Fire Zones

The California legislature has passed SB 79, which would override local zoning laws to build dense housing near transportation hubs. But residents of fire zones worry it will be used to densify their neighborhoods. The post California Legislature Passes SB 79, Despite Opposition in Fire Zones appeared first on Breitbart.

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64 h. ago California Passes Reparations in College Admissions, Despite Prop 209

The California legislature passed a bill last week that would provide reparations to descendants of slaves in the form of college admissions -- despite Proposition 209, which forbids the use of race in college admissions. The post California Passes Reparations in College Admissions, Despite Prop 209 appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago California legislature passes bill prohibiting law enforcement from wearing face masks to shield identities

California lawmakers passed a bill banning face masks for most law enforcement officers while on duty after federal agents covered their faces during Los Angeles immigration raids.

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2 w. ago California Supreme Court Backs Newsom, Allows Legislators to Seize Power from Voters

Effectively, California's highest judges allowed the legislature to seize the power to draw congressional districts away from voters, even after the voters amended the constitution to prevent them from doing so. The post California Supreme Court Backs Newsom, Allows Legislators to Seize Power from Voters appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Texas Senate Advances Redistricting as California Legislature Joins Race

Lawmakers in the nation’s two most populous states were voting Thursday on competing proposals as the battle over U.S. House maps intensified.

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3 w. ago Israeli Opposition Gives Netanyahu Political Cover on Potential Hostage Deal

Israeli opposition parties said Wednesday and Thursday that they would join, or at least vote with, a coalition with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to enable him to pass a potential hostage and ceasefire deal. The post Israeli Opposition Gives Netanyahu Political Cover on Potential Hostage Deal appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Texas Republicans Advance Redistricting Maps, Just as Trump Wanted

Maps intended to help the G.O.P. win five more U.S. House seats in the midterm elections cleared a key procedural vote in the State Legislature. California will counter on Thursday.

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4 w. ago Texas Democrats end walkout over redistricting as California prepares to retaliate

Their return to Texas puts the Republican-run Legislature in position to satisfy Trump's demands as California Democrats advance new congressional boundaries in retaliation. The post Texas Democrats end walkout over redistricting as California prepares to retaliate appeared first on Boston.com.

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