California State Assembly
Coverage of California State Assembly in the Nexus archive.
- STAT+: One California politician’s unexpected crusade against ultra-processed food
California legislator Jesse Gabriel has introduced multiple bills targeting ultra-processed food health risks, including a law banning four additives linked to cancer and reproductive issues. His 2023 California Food Safety Act led to FDA action on those additives, and he later pushed laws banning artificial food dyes and defining ultra-processed foods in schools.
- The California State Assembly Has Passed the 'Protect Our Games Act'
The California State Assembly has passed the 'Protect Our Games Act', part of the 'Stop Killing Games' movement gaining momentum. The bill aims to protect video games from censorship or removal efforts, as highlighted in an article by Invenglobal and discussed on Hacker News with significant engagement.
- California State Assembly: Who's running in the June 2 primary and why it matters
The California State Assembly primary on June 2 will elect representatives for all 80 districts, each with over 400,000 constituents. Many Assembly members will be new due to retirements and term limits, making the election of challengers and potential seat flips significant. State Assembly members pass laws on issues like paid family leave, in-state tuition for undocumented students, and minimum wage standards, which can influence statewide policies.