The world seems like it has just been falling apart the last few weeks! There have been massive protests about immigration, riots that posed major threats to law enforcement and to the city of Los Angeles as a whole, the calling in of the national guard, and a legal showdown between Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump. The chaos that has unfolded in California is the perfect example of people wanting to be heard – but doing so without truth, without clarity, and without self-control. And when that happens, we don’t get change, we get chaos. I'm breaking it all down for you today.

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Governor Gavin Newsom has implemented the most sweeping electric vehicle mandates in the country – aiming for 100% of new car sales by 2035 to be all electric. These mandates have left Californians concerned about the auto industry in our state and the ability to support such a massive shift in a short span of time. But the wins just keep on coming, with these mandates being officially struck down by Congress just a few weeks ago! I’m your host, Tess Abraham, and we are looking at our last conservative win and what it means for you on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - 00:01:44 Introduction & Advertiser - Connected Care

00:01:45 - 00:06:00 The Fight: Newsom's 2035 EV Mandate

00:06:01 - 00:08:32 The Win: Senate Revocation

00:08:33 - 00:10:07 Brand Partner! EveryLife

00:10:08 - 00:13:31 The Question of State's Rights

00:13:32 - 00:17:36 Real Life Effects of This Win!

What happens when the state that promised 'healthcare for all' suddenly changes its mind? In a surprising turn of events, Governor Gavin Newsom is quietly walking back one of California’s most expensive — and controversial — progressive policies to pay for the healthcare of illegal immigrants. I’m your host Tess Abraham, and I’m breaking down the reasons for this change of heart, and exactly it means for our budget, our values, and our future, on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00-00:03:39 The Fight: The Medi-Cal Shortfall

00:03:40-00:08:10 The Win: Recent Policy Rollback

00:08:11 - 00:09:23 Brand Partner! Curie

00:09:24 - 00:14:54 Real Life Effects of This Win!