California wildfires give forest bills a push in the House
A bill to speed forest-thinning on federal lands is poised to pass the House later this week. Another forest-related bill passed easily Tuesday.
California lawmakers approve $2.5 billion in wildfire aid for L.A.
In a bipartisan vote, the California Legislature approved $2.5 billion in wildfire aid for Los Angeles County during the special session on Thursday at the state Capitol.
LA wildfire response from California lawmakers: Lots of ideas, few details
As wildfires rage on in Los Angeles, lawmakers are rushing to propose remedies and fill in specifics. Can California afford them?
California lawmakers officially file new special session bills for LA disaster relief
California lawmakers on Monday officially filed bills to provide immediate disaster relief and emergency response funds for the Los Angeles County wildfires.
Lawmakers vote on forest management bill as wildfires scorch California
Legislation to reduce the impact of increasingly devastating forest fires on US federal land passed the House of Representatives on Thursday.
US lawmakers advance forest management bill as fires scorch LA
Legislation to reduce the impact of increasingly devastating forest fires on US federal land passed the House of Representatives on Thursday as firefighters battled to tame the latest in a series of blazes threatening southern California.
Fix Our Forests Act passes House as California battles devastating wildfires
The House passed the Fix Our Forests Act along bipartisan lines on Thursday as a response to the devastating wildfires in California that have destroyed thousands of homes. The legislation, introduced by Reps.
California lawmakers send wildfire recovery bills to governor
The state Senate also passed a pair of bills that would provide funding to Trump-proof the state. Those bills now advance to the Assembly.
California rushes billions in aid for LA fire recovery: ‘The first of many steps’
California passed two bills to expedite LA wildfire recovery funds as part of an extended special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to Palisades and Eaton fires.
California Legislature takes up $2.5B wildfire aid package
The funding would help pay for services ranging from shelters for those who have lost their homes and debris removal, among ...
California Legislature approves $2.5B for state response to Los Angeles-area fires
The California state Legislature has approved a more than $2.5 billion package to help the Los Angeles area recover from its recent deadly wildfires.
Trump’s not California dreamin’
California is no longer the sole focus of Trump’s first presidential trip, which now includes stops in North Carolina and Nevada — on the same day. The president told Fox News host Sean Hannity last ...
Here are 3 new California laws that may have a widespread impact on wallets in 2025
California Gov. Gavin Newsom was busy in 2024, signing over 1,000 bills, according to local reporters. Some of those bills ...
California Democrat worries Trump-related special session may backfire on immigration
California lawmakers on Wednesday will begin debate on proposals that will prepare the state for more legal battles and ...
Wildfires are jacking up California’s power bills
Electricity bills in California — already among the nation’s highest — could soon skyrocket. In addition to killing two dozen ...
California Homeowners Delaying Mortgage Payments Could See Huge Increase in Bills
California homeowners affected by recent wildfires can take advantage of mortgage forbearance, allowing them to temporarily ...