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Bill To Ban Corporate-Owned Single-Family Home Rentals Passes Assembly

Corporate landlords are snatching homeownership opportunities away from working families. By purchasing entire neighborhoods of single-family homes, Wall Street-backed corporations are reaping rental profits and denying everyday Californians the chance to buy a starter home.

The Social Housing Act Passes the Assembly

California is falling short on its housing goals, and millions of Californians are struggling with housing insecurity. Assemblymember Alex Lee’s Social Housing Act, AB 11, would help address the state’s housing shortage and affordability crisis by creating publicly owned, mixed-income homes at scale. The bill passed the Assembly on Monday, June 2, 2025. 

Bill To Protect Children From Anti-Aging Products Passes Key Policy Committee

Droves of “Sephora kids” are buying anti-aging products despite the health risks posed by these products. Companies are pocketing profits by selling cosmetic products — marketed as anti-aging, wrinkle-reducing and brightening — to children. But they contain chemicals that may be damaging to children’s young, sensitive skin. Even so, the multi-billion beauty industry in the U.S.

Bill To Ban Cat Declawing Passes Assembly Floor

Cat declawing is a barbaric surgical procedure that permanently disables cats. AB 867, authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, will affirm California’s commitment of protecting the welfare of cats by prohibiting cat declawing in the state. The bill passed the Assembly Floor on April 28 with bipartisan support on a vote of 72-0. 

The Keep News Independent Act Passes Labor Committee

The consolidation of local news by large conglomerates is a threat to the foundation of American democracy. Media chains managed by hedge funds and private equity have a track record of reducing costs and maximizing profits by gutting local newspapers. Layoffs, closures and consolidations of newsrooms are depriving the public of quality local news coverage.

The Social Housing Act: Creating Publicly-Owned, Mixed-Income Housing For All

California is falling short on its housing goals, and millions of Californians are struggling with housing insecurity. Assemblymember Alex Lee’s Social Housing Act, AB 11, would help address the state’s housing shortage and affordability crisis by creating publicly owned, mixed-income homes at scale.

Bill To Ban Cat Declawing Passes First Hurdle

Cat declawing is a barbaric surgical procedure that permanently disables cats. AB 867, authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, will affirm California’s commitment of protecting the welfare of cats by prohibiting cat declawing in the state. The bill passed in the Assembly Business and Professions Committee and is headed to the Appropriations Committee.