What are some of California’s most important new laws?

Hosted by Madeleine Brand and Duarte Geraldino Oct. 03, 2018

Governor Jerry Brown has signed more than 1000 new bills into California law. The bulk of them take effect at the start of next year. They include the nation’s toughest net neutrality law, stricter gun control measures, and a few bills inspired by the #MeToo movement.

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California lawmakers wrote 1,016 new laws this year. Here's some of what did and didn't make it

Credits

Guest:

John Myers - Los Angeles Times - @johnmyers

Hosts:

Madeleine Brand, Duarte Geraldino

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir

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