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Nine of California's Most Interesting New Laws for 2023
Here are nine of the new laws that took effect on Jan. 1, 2023 — and that could have a noticeable impact on the daily lives of Californians, or on the policy direction of the state, from bounties for "ghost guns" to the protection of abortion rights and the elimination of the "pink tax" COVID-19 misinformation.
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California's 2022 Midterms Results: An Election of Historic Firsts
In the November 2022 midterm elections, California voters overwhelmingly supported a diverse roster of candidates in statewide and citywide offices — helping to elect a historic number of women and those identifying as LGBTQ+, AAPI, Black, Muslim and more.
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Voting FAQ: What You Need To Know About the June 7 Primary
The deadline to vote in the California primary elections is Tuesday, June 7th. This list of Voting Frequently Asked Questions was originally published by CalMatters.
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