LONDON — The U.K. and the European Union plowed ahead Monday with plans to have their divorce deal signed, sealed and delivered within days as British Prime Minister Theresa May waited to see whether rebel lawmakers opposed to the agreement had the numbers to challenge her leadership. The draft agreement...
Pelosi Sees Vocal Opposition to her Return as House Speaker
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers trying to oust Nancy Pelosi started rallying behind a possible contender Thursday, but the House Democratic leader gained key endorsements and said she has "overwhelming support" to become the next speaker. Pelosi picked up backing from Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., the civil rights leader, while a who's-who...
Brown Signed $1 Billion in Wildfire Prevention. None of It for This Year.
Protecting California from devastating wildfires was the Legislature’s biggest focus in this year’s session. Recognizing the urgency, lawmakers formed a special wildfire committee, heard from numerous experts, and, after several emotional debates, passed a $1 billion new law they said would “prevent catastrophic wildfires and protect Californians.” Less than two...
Pelosi Says Tomorrow ‘A New Day in America’
Nancy Pelosi is telling Democratic lawmakers and supporters that elections are about the future and "thank you all for making the future better for all of America's children." Pelosi spoke as Democrats closed in on control of the House. Pelosi said the election Tuesday was about more than Republicans and...
California Net Neutrality Bill Clears Key Hurdle
SACRAMENTO — The California Assembly voted Wednesday to enshrine net neutrality in state law, delivering a major victory to advocates looking to require an equal playing field on the internet. In the latest effort by California lawmakers to drive national policy and rebuff President Donald Trump, lawmakers approved one of...
Lawmakers OK Bill to Keep Kids From Adult Court
SACRAMENTO — A bill to keep 14- and 15-year-olds out of adult criminal courts is headed to Gov. Jerry Brown. State senators passed the measure 22-15 Thursday. If Brown signs it, prosecutors could no longer ask to try minors suspected of committing serious crimes like murder, arson and robbery at...
Trump Cancels Pay Raises Federal Workers Were Due in January
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump informed Congress on Thursday that he is canceling pay raises due in January for most civilian federal employees, citing budget constraints. But the workers still could see a slightly smaller boost in their pay under a proposal lawmakers are considering. Trump said he was axing...
How Big Was Your Last Raise? Gov. Brown Gets 3% Pay Bump.
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown's salary will top $200,000 just before he leaves office. A citizen board on Tuesday approved a 3 percent pay bump for Brown, state lawmakers and other elected officials. Six Straight Years of Raises Tom Dalzell, chairman of the California Citizens Compensation Commission, told The Sacramento...