Newsom and CA Democrats condemned Charlie Kirk’s murder

The California Democrats and Republicans also offered their condolences after the news that Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and supporter of President Donald Trump, died on Wednesday after being shot in Utah’s university eventS

Governor Gavin Newo – Who Talk to Kirk in March in the first episode by his podcast “This is Gavin Newsom” – postponed an event To say his vote to rearrange the state congresses in the congress in response to the shooting. In a statement In social mediaNewsom said he admired Kirk’s “passion and commitment to debate.”

• Newsom: “His pointless murder is a reminder of how important it is for all of us, in the whole political spectrum, to encourage real discourse on issues that deeply affect us all without resorting to political violence.”

The Assembly led by Democrats prosecutorLegislative leaders and US representative. Nancy Pelosi – condemned the shooting.

Both GOP leaders in the legislature also recognized Kirk’s work within the party, as a member of the Assembly James Galachar To Chico, saying that “no one did more to lead the conservative youth movement,” in the 21st century than Kirk.

As the founder of Turning Point USA, Kirk leads the “most big and fastest growing conservative organization for youth activists in the country”, according to Non -profit. A figure of fiery numbers in the country’s cultural wars, Kirk attracted the fury of the Democrats over his views of the Covid-19 pandemichis unwavering Support for weapons rights and his approval of Christian nationalismS

Kirk and his organization often traveled colleges in colleges, which were sometimes greeted with students’ protests. In 2023, the protesters objected to his appearance in UC Davis PoliceAlthough UC Berkeley event during the year before it was held incidentalS

The appearance of a kirk in the netsom podcast surprised many, especially after the governor broke with the Democratic Party Agreeing Kirk that the athletes who are a coach involved in the sports of the girls was “deeply unfair.”

NEWSOM emphasized its complex connection to Kirk in its respect, adding that the best way to honor Kirk’s memory was to get involved in a “spiritual discourse”, not violence.

By a CalMatters policy reporter Yue Stella Yu:

California legislators are close to returning public access to police violations – just years after its expansionS

Records for the use of force, sexual assault and other violations-once difficult to receive-now they are obliged to be disclosed on request under the laws adopted in 2018 and 2021, the carved in the State Law allow the agencies to reign the information that would endanger the police.

But under Assembly Bill 1178Democratic Assembly Pachako From Downey, when deciding whether to edit records, the courts will also have to consider whether the employee works undercover and deserves anonymity because of his duties.

Proponents claim that the existing law threatens the safety of undercover agents. But transparency defenders rammed the bill, arguing that it was at risking confusion of the courts and allowing the records to remain hidden simply because of the role of an officer.

• George ParampatuACLU: “This unclear idea that the obligation of the officer may require some level of anonymity … does not release them from the responsibility for the harm they cause with their violation.”

Legislators have until Saturday to vote for the measure.

As the last day of the session approaches, let’s dive into some legislative news:

• Environmental and Energy Accounts Deal: Through closed door negotiations, legislators have achieved a multilateral deal on Wednesday, which will expand the program for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in California for the next decade; enhance the production of crude oil in the country; filling in the State Fire Fund; And a handful of accounts are progressing that further regulates utility companies. Read more by Calmatters reporters.

• Right to Union: A deal concluded with a ride companies has sent a bill to the Newsom Bureau, which will allow Lyft and Uber drivers to unite. But it also means another measure that will allow these companies to pay less for insurance coverage for their drivers is likely to progress. Read more by Calmatters’ LevagsS

• Exception to Yimby?: Pro-Housing’s defenders noted a victory earlier this year after MPs approved a measure released most urban apartments by the State Environment Review Act. But the proposal, introduced on Monday night, will make a kind of release from this new policy if adopted. Read more by Calmatters’ Ben ChristopherS

• Delta tunnel: The legislature has imposed a proposal supported by Newsom to accelerate Delta’s controversial project. A massive water project of $ 20 billion aims to redirect more water from Northern California to the south. Legislators representing Delta Communities claim to be relieved that the proposal is dead so far, but experts say Newsom is likely to review the idea. Read more by Calmatters’ Rachel BeckerS

A US District Court judge filed a loss to Trump on Wednesday by issuing a preliminary order allowing countries, including California, to continue to provide federal -funded public -free public services without law. Services include benefits such as free pre -school for children with low incomes and shelter for people with non -control. Read more by Calmatters’ Adam EchelmanS