Mike Thompson: “I urge my colleagues to oppose the previous question so we can pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, save lives…”

Sports have always evolved. Our tax code should keep up, and it should evolve in a way that supports communities, protects taxpayers, promotes fair competition, and gives young athletes every opportunity to succeed both on and off the…

Californians are all too familiar with the devastation caused by wildfires. In the wake of losing their homes and livelihoods, it is wrong to tax survivors on settlement money that is meant to help them rebuild their lives.

I’m thrilled to help deliver $110 million to the Yountville Veterans home to expand care. We owe a great debt to the men and women who served in our armed forces — investing in expanded care for our veterans just makes sense.

The supremacy clause always prevails. And I will redraft SB 254 and introduce it again next session.