California’s Latino communities most at risk from exposure to brain-damaging weed killer
#Paraquat #Pesticides #Farmworkers #Health #Safety #California
https://www.cleveland.com/reckon/2024/04/californias-latino-communities-most-at-risk-from-exposure-to-brain-damaging-weed-killer.html
#Paraquat #Pesticides #Farmworkers #Health #Safety #California
https://www.cleveland.com/reckon/2024/04/californias-latino-communities-most-at-risk-from-exposure-to-brain-damaging-weed-killer.html
Cleveland OH
California’s Latino communities most at risk from exposure to brain-damaging weed killer
Growers’ use of the neurotoxic weed killer paraquat is concentrated in just five agricultural counties, leaving low-income Latinos disproportionately exposed to a chemical linked to Parkinson’s disease, a new analysis shows.
Laura Friedman unveils state bill to ban herbicide linked to #Parkinsons, #leukemia
#California #Pesticides #BigChemical #Agriculture #Paraquat #GetToxicsOut
https://www.dailynews.com/2024/04/03/laura-friedman-unveils-state-bill-to-ban-paraquat-linked-to-parkinsons-leukemia/
#California #Pesticides #BigChemical #Agriculture #Paraquat #GetToxicsOut
https://www.dailynews.com/2024/04/03/laura-friedman-unveils-state-bill-to-ban-paraquat-linked-to-parkinsons-leukemia/
Daily News
Laura Friedman unveils state bill to ban herbicide linked to Parkinson’s, leukemia
Assemblymember Laura Friedman says California needs to be a leader in eliminating highly toxic herbicide like paraquat
#California #schools forced to compete with fast food industry for workers after minimum wage hike
https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-schools-forced-compete-fast-051030418.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-schools-forced-compete-fast-051030418.html
Yahoo News
California schools forced to compete with fast food industry for workers after minimum wage hike
Lost in the hubbub surrounding California's new $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast food workers is how that raise could impact public schools, forcing districts to compete with the likes of McDonald's and Wendy's for cafeteria workers amid a state budget…
#California spent billions on #homelessness without tracking if it worked
https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-fails-track-effectiveness-billions-185244850.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-fails-track-effectiveness-billions-185244850.html
Yahoo News
California spent billions on homelessness without tracking if it worked
The California State Auditor's Office analyzed homelessness spending at the behest of lawmakers concerned about efficacy.
"Google has temporarily blocked access to California-based news outlets for some state residents, as the search giant escalates its battle with the state over a landmark bill which would force tech giants to pay online publishers for their content."
#Google #BigTech #California
https://www.activistpost.com/2024/04/google-begins-blocking-news-from-california-outlets-over-state-bill.html
#Google #BigTech #California
https://www.activistpost.com/2024/04/google-begins-blocking-news-from-california-outlets-over-state-bill.html
Activist Post
Google Begins Blocking News From California Outlets Over State Bill - Activist Post
The search giant escalates its battle with the state over a landmark bill which would force tech giants to pay publishers for their content.
"If we can't afford to live here ourselves, we can't help the unhoused population we want to serve."
#California #Homelessness
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/newsoms-california-dream-faces-26k-210014260.html
#California #Homelessness
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/newsoms-california-dream-faces-26k-210014260.html
Yahoo Finance
Newsom's 'California Dream' Faces $26K 'Cost-of-living Penalty,' Homelessness Director Flees High-Cost State After Another Eviction
California's state website highlights what it describes as the "California Dream," defined as "the idea that every person can achieve a better life, regardless of where they start out." But it's becoming increasingly hard for California residents to afford…
EWG sponsors bill to ban use in #California of toxic weedkiller linked to #Parkinsons disease
#Pesticides #Paraquat #BigChemical #Agriculture #FarmWorkers #Health #BrainHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2024/04/ewg-sponsors-bill-ban-use-california-toxic-weedkiller-linked
#Pesticides #Paraquat #BigChemical #Agriculture #FarmWorkers #Health #BrainHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2024/04/ewg-sponsors-bill-ban-use-california-toxic-weedkiller-linked
Environmental Working Group
EWG sponsors bill to ban use in California of toxic weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease
The Environmental Working Group is sponsoring legislation in the state Assembly that would ban the use of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat in California.
#California's proposed budget cuts would leave many autistic #youngadults without a safety net
#Autism
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/californias-proposed-budget-cuts-would-leave-many-autistic-young-adults-without-a-safety-net/ar-BB1lNGAo
#Autism
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/californias-proposed-budget-cuts-would-leave-many-autistic-young-adults-without-a-safety-net/ar-BB1lNGAo
MSN
California's proposed budget cuts would leave many autistic young adults without a safety net
To ease the state deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to trim funding for some agencies, including the one that provides services for Californians with autism.
CA Governor #GavinNewsom blames "rain bombs" and "climate change" for #California's MASSIVE DEFICIT
https://rumble.com/v4v7m2x-ca-governor-newsom-blames-rain-bombs-and-climate-change-for-californias-mas.html
https://rumble.com/v4v7m2x-ca-governor-newsom-blames-rain-bombs-and-climate-change-for-californias-mas.html
Rumble
CA Governor Newsom blames "rain bombs" and "climate change" for California's MASSIVE DEFICIT
Bro was so happy being able to deflect his issues towards the biggest boogeyman of the 21st century. SOURCES ➡️https://youtu.be/V1IHB4c6Bgo SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ➡️YouTube Memberships: https://bit.ly/39
No more ‘paper or plastic?’ #California must close a loophole at grocery stores | Opinion
#Plastics #PlasticPollution
https://www.yahoo.com/news/no-more-paper-plastic-california-120000196.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#Plastics #PlasticPollution
https://www.yahoo.com/news/no-more-paper-plastic-california-120000196.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo News
No more ‘paper or plastic?’ California must close a loophole at grocery stores | Opinion
California’s ban on thin plastic bags at groceries did not prohibit thicker bags some stores now use. It’s time to get rid of all plastic bags.
Drinking water of almost a million Californians failed to meet state requirements
#DrinkingWater #California #GetToxicsOut
https://calmatters.org/environment/2024/06/california-drinking-water-failing-systems/
#DrinkingWater #California #GetToxicsOut
https://calmatters.org/environment/2024/06/california-drinking-water-failing-systems/
CalMatters
Drinking water of almost a million Californians failed to meet state requirements
Almost 400 suppliers, two-thirds in communities of color, don’t meet safety and reliability standards. Fixing them would cost billions.
'Catastrophic': #California's crackdown on #hemp could hurt pediatric patients
#CBD #Cannabis #NaturalMedicine #MedicalFreedom #HealthFreedom #AB2223
https://www.sfgate.com/cannabis/article/pediatric-medical-cannabis-california-19565266.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral via @SFGate
#CBD #Cannabis #NaturalMedicine #MedicalFreedom #HealthFreedom #AB2223
https://www.sfgate.com/cannabis/article/pediatric-medical-cannabis-california-19565266.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral via @SFGate
SFGATE
'Catastrophic': Calif. bill could increase pediatric medication costs by 90%
The proposed law has already passed the state Assembly unanimously.