South Carolina House Sends Heartbeat Bill To Governor’s Desk
Mary Margaret Olohan |Social Issues Reporter . The South Carolina House passed a bill that would ban almost all abortions in the state Wednesday, the Associated Press reported. The “South Carolina Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act” overwhelmingly passed the house Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. Republican South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has promised […]
Florida Restaurants Can Now Operate With No Restrictions, Governor Says
BY REUTERS (Reuters) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday lifted all COVID-19 restrictions on businesses, including restaurants and bars, saying the threat of the coronavirus pandemic had eased sufficiently to allow the state to enter the final phase of its reopening. The Republican governor’s order, which takes effect immediately, allows restaurants and bars to operate […]
Texas to Ease CCP Virus Lockdown to Restore Jobs, Governor Says
BY ZACHARY STIEBER Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is planning to issue an executive order next week that will include guidance to businesses on how to re-open, a key phase in emerging from the virtual lockdown the state is under. Like most states in America, recent orders in Texas mandate residents largely stay at home unless they’re taking […]
California Is Monitoring at Least 8,400 People for Coronavirus, Governor Says
BY JACK PHILLIPS California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that 33 people in California have tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus, and officials are currently monitoring more than 8,400 people for the virus. Newsom stated that 5 of the 33 patients who tested positive for the virus have left the state. Health officials said some of the 33 positive cases were […]
San Diego Mayor Opens Committee Office for Governor
. By Stephen Frank, California Political News and Views “A people that wants to remain ignorant and free … wants what never has been and never will be” ~ Thomas Jefferson.” BIG STORY: Kevin Faulconer opens Committee to run for Governor in 2022. Thanks to Politico, we now know the main issue the Mayor of […]
Governor’s Top Economic Advisor Talks Competitiveness at the Port
California’s top economic advisor, Lenny Mendonca, met with Port leadership and customers to create greater economic opportunity in the region. Mendonca began his visit with a tour seeing Port operations firsthand including the shoreside power system enabling vessels to plug into electricity at berth, reducing air emissions by 87%. Mendonca addressed the business leaders stating, […]
Here’s how to watch inauguration ceremony for incoming governor Gavin Newsom
BY CLAIRE MORGAN Gavin Newsom is set to be sworn in Monday as California’s 40th governor in downtown Sacramento. The two days of festivities, which included events at the California Railroad Museum and a concert to benefit Camp Fire victims on Sunday, culminates with Monday’s swearing-in ceremony on the steps of the state Capitol at […]
Los Angeles Daily News, Southern California News Group Endorses John Cox for Governor
California – In case you missed it, the Southern California News Group today endorsed John Cox for Governor. “John Cox offers common-sense leadership that will encourage economic growth, expand housing opportunities and reverse the state’s affordability crisis,” said the SCNG endorsement editorial. The SCNG includes: the Los Angeles Daily News, Torrance Daily Breeze, Inland Valley Daily […]
Gas Taxes Loom Large as Pro-Trump Candidate Seeks California’s Governor’s Mansion
Chris White | Energy Reporter California GOP gubernatorial candidate John Cox is slated to take on former San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom as citizens in the Golden State continue to rail against a Democrat-led gas tax increase. Cox has received President Donald Trump’s ringing endorsement as the Republican seeks to do what many think is […]
Gov. Brown Makes Drought Water Rationing Permanent
By Chriss Street California Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills that will force water districts and municipalities to permanently adopt even more aggressive water rationing level than during the state’s 5-year drought. The San Jose Mercury reported that Brown issued a press statement that a changing environment means the state must begin to conserve water resources in preparation […]
