Hannah Wiley

politics reporter for the LA Times

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October 14 was the last day for Gov. Newsom to sign or veto hundreds of California bills. He approved ones that would tackle mental health and homelessness.

Newsom signs and vetos over 1000 bills. Here are highlights

October 14 was the last day for Gov. Newsom to sign or veto hundreds of California bills. He approved ones that would tackle mental health and homelessness.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

California Democrats are trying to pass new gun control bills, including one that would let private citizens sue manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of ghost guns and…

New CA bill would let you sue makers of ghost guns and assault rifles

California Democrats are trying to pass new gun control bills, including one that would let private citizens sue manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of ghost guns and…

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The California Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to reduce vaccine exemptions. The bill is now on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk, but its fate is up in the air.

Bill that strengthens vaccine law for school kids goes to Gov. Newsom's desk

The California Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to reduce vaccine exemptions. The bill is now on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk, but its fate is up in the air.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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