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California’s farm fields can be threatening places for agriculture workers. But a new law going into effect next year is designed to make those fields a bit safer.

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State Government

Plastic Bag Ban Opponents Turn In Referendum Signatures

December 29, 2014 | Ben Adler

Opponents of California’s new statewide plastic bag ban say they’ve collected enough signatures to give voters a chance to reject it. If the referendum qualifies, the law set to take effect July 1st will be delayed until the November 2016 election.

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New Laws: EpiPens To Be Required At California Schools

December 29, 2014 | Ben Adler

Every California school will be required to stock auto-injectors to treat students who suffer allergic reactions under a new law that takes effect January 1st.

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Less Full-Contact Football Practice In 2015

December 24, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

After January first, California high school and middle school football players will be limited in the amount of time they can participate in full-contact practices. New concussion rules will apply to athletes in all sports.

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Environment

California Egg Standards Change January 1st

December 24, 2014 | Amy Quinton

On January 1 every egg sold at a grocery store in California must meet new standards that require hens have more space.

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Environment

New Law Gives Emergency Planners Oil By Rail Information

December 24, 2014 | Amy Quinton

A law designed to better protect California communities from train accidents involving crude oil goes into effect on January 31st. The law requires railroads to give more information to emergency planners.

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