California Legislature Passes First-in-the-Nation Legislation to Create Official State Seal for Non-Ultraprocessed Foods

Landmark Bill Would Give California Families a Simple Way to Spot Healthier Food

SACRAMENTO, CA — Help is on the way for millions of California families trying to decode ingredient lists on packaged foods. Earlier this week, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 2244, landmark legislation designed to empower Californians to make better informed and healthier choices by increasing transparency around ultraprocessed foods.

California Steps Up for Faith Communities, Passes Legislation to Prevent Public Meetings and Graduations from Being Scheduled on Important Religious and Cultural Holidays

Backed by a Diverse Interfaith Coalition and Major Labor Unions, AB 395 Would Promote Greater Inclusivity and Enable Californians of All Faiths and Backgrounds to Fully Participate in Public Life

SACRAMENTO, CA — Yesterday, the California State Legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 395, a nation-leading bill that would promote greater religious and cultural inclusivity by requiring officials to consider important religious and cultural holidays when scheduling public meetings and significant academic milestones.

California Advances Comprehensive Strategy to Prevent Homelessness Before It Starts, Sending Bill to Governor’s Desk

AB 1924 Would Facilitate the Development of a Statewide Homelessness Prevention Strategy Including Goals, Accountability Measures, and Action Plans

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the California State Legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1924, statewide legislation poised to address a critical part of California’s homelessness epidemic by preventing displacement before it occurs.

California Draws the Line, Passes Legislation to Push Back on Reckless ICE Raids and Safeguard Constitutional Rights

Companion Bills Would Require an Independent Investigation by the California Attorney General into Deadly Shootings by Immigration Agents, Prohibit State Resources from Being Used to Support ICE Raids

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the California State Legislature passed legislation designed to safeguard constitutional rights and protect Californians from reckless federal immigration enforcement actions.

As Pride Month Closes, California Legislature Advances Security Grant Expansion

SACRAMENTO, CA — As Pride Month comes to a close, the California State Senate advanced Assembly Bill (AB) 1836 through its final policy committee with strong bipartisan support. The measure marks a significant step toward protecting nonprofits, including LGBTQ+ organizations, whose parades and festivals would fall under the bill’s expanded protections.