Health CareCalifornia spent millions to boost COVID vaccination rates of Medi-Cal members — but they lag even moreMay 11, 2022Gaps in COVID vaccination rates among the state’s Medi-Cal population persist. Five Medi-Cal plans still have vaccination rates under 50%.
EnvironmentHow bad is water use in California? March is the worst so far, up 19%May 10, 2022Ignoring urgent pleas from water officials, Californians used substantially more water after a record-dry three months gripped the state.
Anti-worker or pro-worker? Why labor unions are fighting over a housing billMay 9, 2022A new bill aimed at increasing affordable housing construction has an important backer: California’s carpenters’ unions. The state’s formidable Construction and Building Trades Council, which represents most other construction unions, is opposed.
Some California school districts that grew during the pandemic feel shortchangedMay 2, 2022Last school year, growing districts weren’t funded for all their students. Their leaders say they’ve been hurt by efforts to protect the majority of the state’s districts experiencing declining enrollment.
State GovernmentCan California Republicans win statewide again?April 25, 2022California Republicans rally at their state convention, hoping to win a statewide office for the first time since 2006 and help the GOP retake control of Congress. But divisions between pro-Trump, conservative and traditional factions were difficult
State GovernmentWith more enforcement power than ever, state relies on activists to enforce duplex lawApril 24, 2022A handful of activists represent the bulk of the state’s enforcement of the law. That could change as the state housing agency hires more staff.
Some California school districts launch transitional kindergarten without state helpApril 20, 2022The state mandates transitional kindergarten, but isn’t paying the tab for a small portion of wealthy school districts. Some are balking.
State GovernmentDebt-free college: California’s on the verge of spending over a half-billion dollars to help 360,000 studentsApril 20, 2022Roughly 360,000 UC and Cal State students may soon receive about $1,000 to $3,000 to fund their educations this fall as part of California’s effort to make college debt-free.
Advocates say California should send $2,000 per child to poorest familiesApril 19, 2022Anti-poverty organizations are calling for the state to target some of its projected surplus to families making up to $30,000 a year.
EnvironmentClean-car rules: California unveils proposed measure to ban new gasoline-fueled carsApril 17, 2022If enacted this summer, California’s mandate — the first in the world — would increase sales of electric or other zero-emission cars to 35% in 2026, and prohibit new gasoline or diesel cars by 2035.
