California lawmakers have passed a bill giving the California Energy Commission the power to impose fines of up to $2,500 per violation on oil companies found to be engaging in price gouging. This bill is seen as a victory for consumers, who have long complained of unfair gas prices, and for Governor Gavin Newsom, who has made it a priority to tackle the issue. The bill was passed in an unusually fast process, despite opposition from the powerful oil industry.
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Ben Savage, best known for his role as Corey Matthews in the '90s sitcom "Boy Meets World," has announced his plans to run for Congress in California's 30th District. He is running as a Democrat to replace Rep. Adam Schiff, and hopes to restore faith in government by offering innovative solutions to pressing issues. Savage is the latest celebrity to enter the political arena, and his campaign is sure to be an interesting one.
Barbara Lee, a single mother and former homeless person, announced her candidacy for the United States Senate on Tuesday. In her announcement video, she discussed her difficult upbringing and the obstacles she faced, including being denied access to certain places and services and having an abortion when it was illegal. Lee is running on a platform of progressive change and is the third Democratic Representative to announce their candidacy for the seat. Californians will have the opportunity to learn more about the candidates and their platforms before the election in 2024.
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate in California on Tuesday, joining a competitive Democratic primary. In her campaign announcement video, Lee highlighted her record of advocating for social justice and economic equality, as well as her personal story. She is the third member of Congress to enter the race for Feinstein’s seat, with the Democratic primary taking place in June 2022.
Key takeaways: Public water agencies will now get 30% of what they had asked for, up from the 5% previously announced in December. The recent…
Representative Adam Schiff announced his candidacy for the California Senate seat currently held by Senator Dianne Feinstein, joining a crowded Democratic primary race. Feinstein has yet to announce her intentions for the upcoming election, and Schiff is the third prominent Democrat to join the race. Schiff is the current Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and is well-known for his role in the impeachment inquiry against former President Donald Trump. Other potential candidates include California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has nominated California Representatives Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell to serve on the House Intelligence Committee, setting up a potential showdown with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy who has vowed to block the pair. Jeffries cited Schiff and Swalwell's "decades of distinguished leadership providing oversight" of the intelligence community and their careers as prosecutors before serving in Congress. The move signals a rocky start to the relationship between Jeffries and McCarthy, with the potential conflict between them affecting the committee's work.
After a long and arduous process, Kevin McCarthy was elected as the Speaker of the US House of Representatives on January 7, 2023. The election…