Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday was in downtown San Jose, joined by other state leaders, to sign a bill that paves the way for more affordable housing, creating more jobs and boosting California's economic recovery.
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SAN JOSE — Offering a boost to large residential developments in the midst of a deepening housing crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom Thursday signed into law a measure streamlining environmental reviews for large projects.
Gov. Gavin Newsom joined San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and local labor leaders Thursday in downtown San Jose to sign legislation to fast-track affordable housing developments. Read the full article at this link.
Senate Bill 739, the Transition Age Foster Youth Act, would provide a direct, unconditional monthly stipend of $1,000 to youths who are aging out of the system. View the full story and interview here.
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A state senate bill authored by Senator Dave Cortese (D-15) and backed by San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin that would provide “Universal Basic Income for Transitional Age Foster Youth Act” is now being heard by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
A number of California legislators are teaming up to end an outdated distinction between spousal rape and other forms of sexual assault.