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Bill Expected to Aid in Funding and Construction of Metro Projects  

The City of West Hollywood has commended California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing Assembly Bill 761, which extends the life of Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs) from 45 to 75 years. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-44), aims to align financing terms with federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loans, a key funding source for local infrastructure projects, including the Metro K Line Northern Extension.

AB 761, recently signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom, significantly extends the term of Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs) from 45 to 75 years. Authored by Assemblymember Laura Friedman, this legislation aligns with the federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan terms, aiming to boost local financing for critical infrastructure projects, such as the Metro K Line Extension.

Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday signed a bill into law to ban the farming of octopuses and farmed octopus sales.

Under AB 3162, also known as the California Oppose Cruelty to Octopuses (OCTO) Act, authored by Assemblymember Steve Bennett whose 38th District includes Oxnard, Ventura and the Channel Islands, it is illegal for anyone to engage in the aquaculture of octopuses meant for human consumption. 

The City of West Hollywood applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing AB 761 by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-44th District) – Local Finance: Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts – which extends the life of Enhanced Financing Infrastructure Districts (EIFDs) to 75 years from the current maximum term of 45 years. This extended period aligns with the repayment terms of federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loans.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the California Oppose Cruelty to Octopuses (OCTO) Act (A.B. 3162), which was cosponsored by Animal Legal Defense Fund and Social Compassion in Legislation, into law to prohibit octopus farming on land and water and the sale of farmed octopuses in the state. Washington state enacted the first bill banning octopus farming (H.B.

SACRAMENTO, California (Press Release) – California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Saturday, Sept. 28, that he was signing three of JPAC’s top priority bills into law. These new laws counter campus antisemitism and expand Holocaust and genocide education in K-12 education. This announcement comes just days ahead of the Governor’s September 30th deadline to sign or veto bills.

The legislation was introduced following the deaths of four Pepperdine University students who were walking on PCH when they were stuck and killed in a horrific high-speed crash.

Legislation to install speed cameras on a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday as the one-year anniversary nears for a crash that killed four college students on the stretch of seaside road.

MALIBU, Calif. (CNS) -- As the one-year anniversary of a fatal crash involving four Pepperdine University students in Malibu nears, Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday signed legislation authorizing speed cameras to be installed at five locations along Pacific Coast Highway.

Hollywood prepares for a major push to expand the Golden State’s tax credit program in 2025

Of the 12 TV shows that won Primetime Emmys this year, only two of them – Max’s Outstanding Comedy Series winner “Hacks” and Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show” – were filmed in California. 

More housing. More accountability. More transparency.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom signed into law a comprehensive bipartisan housing package to build on California’s long-term strategy to help address homelessness and housing scarcity. The Governor also announced the release of guidance on up to $2.2 billion in funding for HomeKey+ permanent supportive housing — with half reserved for veterans — to be made available ahead of schedule through Proposition 1.