State GovernmentCalifornia’s Emissions Deal With Automakers Dodges Trump EPA Plan To Gut RulesJuly 25, 2019Faced with a federal plan to gut emissions regulations, California makes its own deal with four automakers—and hopes more will sign on, soon.
The Democratic Scramble For California’s Cash: A Deeper Dive In 5 ChartsJuly 18, 2019We still may be more than 16 months before election day in November 2020, but this year Californians have thrown more than $26 million at the two dozen candidates hoping to win the Democratic nomination and take on President Donald Trump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState May Push Cities And Counties To Draw 'Fairer' DistrictsJuly 12, 2019The Supreme Court has given lawmakers the greenlight to gerrymander, but two California bills could drive the state even further in the other direction.
California Wants To Allow Credit Cards At The DMV, But It’ll Cost You A FeeJuly 10, 2019Gov. Gavin Newsom wants credit cards to be accepted at all DMV offices. The bad news? Customers will have to pick up the tab on credit card fees.
State GovernmentCalifornia Pays Down Their Student Loans, Doctors Agree To Treat Poorer PatientsJuly 3, 2019California this week said it will help repay the student loans of 247 selected doctors in exchange for their promise that at least 30 percent of their caseload will be people enrolled in Medi-Cal.
State GovernmentNewsom Doubled Down On A Tax Credit For The Working Poor. Why Does He Think It Will Work?June 28, 2019Gov. Gavin Newsom more than doubled the size of a four-year-old state program that puts cash back in the wallets of the working poor. Why is California’s Earned Income Tax Credit considered such an effective anti-poverty tool?
A Million Independent Voters Risk Being Irrelevant In California’s Presidential PrimaryJune 26, 2019Presidential challengers hoping to glide to victory through California’s newly relevant primary, a heads-up: Your electoral fate may hinge on convincing enough left-leaning millennials to send postcards over the winter holiday season.
State GovernmentIt’s Been A Mess For Decades. Can Gov. Newsom Fix The State’s Technology?June 25, 2019Spending $40 million to create an Office of Digital Innovation, Gov. Gavin Newsom is betting the move will push state government into the 21st century.
State GovernmentCalifornia Just Passed A $215 Billion Budget. Here’s What’s Between The Lines.June 13, 2019Less tax-and-spendy than expected, California's $215 billion budget delivers more for working and poor families, but avoids most new taxes and stops short of health care for all.
State GovernmentCharter School Task Force Echoes Calls For Tighter Charter School Regs, More Local ControlJune 9, 2019A closely watched report commissioned by Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for more local discretion and tighter regulation of charter schools.
