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They didn’t just ignore audit warnings — California lawmakers quietly killed dozens of audit-backed bills

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 · Politics

For decades, California lawmakers requested state audits, Californians have paid for those audits, and the State Auditor provided detailed recommendations on how to fix waste, fraud, and oversight…

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California lawmakers ignore most state audit warnings, costing billions

January 26, 2026January 27, 2026 · Detroit, Michigan Local News

For more than a decade, the California State Auditor has issued warnings to lawmakers about government waste, fraud, cost overruns, and broken oversight systems across state government. Again…

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“Sephora Kids” Investigation: California lawmakers kill bill targeting anti-aging skincare sales to minors

December 21, 2025December 21, 2025 · Houston, Texas Local News

“Strawberry smoothie!, I found it!” shrieks a high-pitched 10-year-old voice. “I need the Baby Face serum,” says another 5th-grade girl. “It’s right here,” says a third. “Oh, it’s…

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California 2026 governor candidates discuss transgender athletes in school sports

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 · Houston, Texas Local News

As California voters prepare to choose their next governor in 2026, the question of whether transgender students should be allowed to play on school sports teams based on…

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California bill targeting loud streaming ads signed into law by Gov. Newsom

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 · Chicago, Illinois Local News

Believe it or not, an 8-month-old’s sleep schedule is what led to a face-off between California lawmakers and the entertainment industry over loud commercials on streaming services. California…

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Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show California retail theft suspects aren’t tracked after arrest

Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show California retail theft suspects aren’t tracked after arrest

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 · Miami, Florida Local News

Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show most arrested for retail theft are cited and released Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show most arrested for…

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