Industry Successful in Killing Statewide Soda Tax without a Vote
For the second year in a row, legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Richard Bloom, which would have imposed…
Minimum Wage Hike Passes Legislature, Awaits Governor’s Signature
It was a different scene this week. The last two legislative sessions saw minimum wage efforts attempting…
Dodd Campaign Ad: Re-Thinking Our Approach to Make CA Stronger
State Assemblyman Bill Dodd’s campaign for State Senate today began airing television ads throughout Senate District 3. The…
Minimum Wage Deal Would Avoid Ballot Fight
Major newspapers in the state are reporting that Governor Jerry Brown, labor unions and state lawmakers have…
Assemblymember Dodd Lays Out Legislative Priorities
By Vanguard Editorial Board On Thursday March 17, the Editorial Board for the Davis Vanguard met with…
$15 Per Hour Minimum Wage Qualifies for November State Ballot
The “Fair Wage Act of 2016” has officially qualified for the state ballot as the supporters, SEIU…
Living in the Anthropocene – The Sixth Great Mass Extinction
By Debra Chase “So mankind gobbled in a century all the world’s resources that had taken millions…
Key Committee Supports Establishing UC Firearm Violence Research Center
(From Press Release) – The Senate Education Committee voted 7-2 today to approve legislation to establish a…
Kropp Is Fourth Democrat in Assembly Race
Mark Kropp of Davis is the fourth Democrat in the 4th District Assembly race to replace incumbent…
UCLA Study Finds Nearly Half of California Adults on Path to Diabetes
A first-ever study found that nearly half of California adults – including one out of every three…
Yamada Blocks Democratic Party Endorsement for Dodd; Wolk Sweeps to One in Assembly Race
The California Democratic Party held its convention last weekend in San Jose. During the course of the…
Local Assembly and Senate Candidates Forum
Candidates for the California Assembly and Senate met local voters and answered questions at a public forum…
Attorney General Kamala Harris Endorses Bill Dodd For Senate
State Assemblyman Bill Dodd today reported receiving the endorsement of California Attorney General Kamala Harris in the…
Legislation Would Allow Access to Police Misconduct Records
In an effort to improve transparency, accountability and trust between law enforcement and the public, Senator Mark…
Senator Wolk Introduces Climate Change Measures
Bills support investment in key strategy in Governor’s climate change plan (From press release) Senator Lois Wolk…
California Moves to Fund Firearm Violence Research
Legislation was introduced today to establish a Firearm Violence Research Center at the University of California with…
Commentary: Soda Is the New Cigarette, and the Soda Industry Is Mimicking Big Tobacco
No sooner had the idea of a soda tax come forward on December 1, but Dr. Harold…
Analysis: Dodd with a Huge Money Advantage in the State Senate Race
Assemblymember Bill Dodd announced this summer he was running for the 3rd Senate District, to replace the…
Bill to Eliminate March 1 Deadline on Medical Marijuana Reaches Governor’s Desk
Legislation that would eliminate the March 1, 2016, deadline for cities and counties to pass cultivation ordinances…
Congressman Mike Thompson Endorses Dan Wolk for Assembly
Thompson Cites Wolk’s Experience and Ability to Deliver for Entire Region Davis Mayor Dan Wolk announced Tuesday…
