Is Prop. 38 unconstitutional? Opponents take immunology bond fight to AG
Proposition 38 will ask voters to approve borrowing $8.4 billion to support medical research in immunology and immunotherapy.
Tarini Mehta
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Newsom signs law to support Asian American college students amid federal cuts
A new AANHPI-Serving Institution designation will be awarded to colleges that commit to serving these students.
Newsom appoints former Rep. Katie Porter to California Community Colleges board
The 18-member board sets policy and provides guidance for the 73 districts that make up the California Community Colleges system.
Newsom signs laws allowing more bachelor’s degree programs at community colleges
Although they had initially championed the bills, California Community Colleges retracted their support after major amendments at the end of the legislative session.
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Newsom — again — vetoes bill allowing undocumented students to work on campus
In 2024, Newsom had vetoed a nearly identical bill for fear that it could invite legal challenges to California.
Campus protest rules bill barely clears the Legislature. What was the debate?
The bill now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. He has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto bills passed by lawmakers.
Legislature sends Newsom undocumented student employment bill after 2024 veto
“Our students are simply asking for equal opportunity to work and contribute to our communities and the campus they call home.”
California lawmakers resurrect $7.5 billion research bond to counter federal cuts
“This represents a major effort by California to stand up against the attack on science by the Trump administration.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom encourages Californians to open Trump Accounts for kids
The California governor praised the White House plan to give $1,000 to newborns, calling it “one of the best things” Trump has done.
Do campus protest rules target students of color? Bill seeks data to find out
In 2024, California passed a law to strengthen its policies restricting campus protests. Some say its implementation has targeted students of color.
After student athlete’s suicide, bill would mandate coach mental health training
22-year-old Sarah Shulze died by suicide in 2022. Now, her family is championing a bill that would mandate mental health training for college coaches.
