gavin newsom Relief for California’s gas price pains By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | February 2, 2023 Natural gas prices have soared in the Golden State even as prices nationally have fallen.
Climate Why California’s eco-friendly, tax-the-rich electorate killed Prop. 30 By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | November 10, 2022 The ballot measure also was complicated and divided Democrats, a recipe for failure.
gavin newsom California’s newest housing law By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 23, 2022 Lifting parking allocation requirements for some new developments is "a win-win," Gov. Newsom said.
climate change Newsom’s California economic forecast: veto message edition By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 20, 2022 "It is important to remain disciplined," the governor said.
California The new face of ‘No on 30’ is Gavin Newsom By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 13, 2022 Adopting the governor’s face as a campaign logo is a calculated political move for opponents of the climate tax measure.
Bay Area Will California tax Biden student debt relief? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 12, 2022 It’s unclear if current state law requires Californians to pay income tax on cleared loan debt.
guns Misfire: Behind the California concealed carry bill’s big fail By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 2, 2022 Supporters gambled with a proposal that required two-thirds approval.
guns Supreme Court ruling puts target on California gun laws By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | June 23, 2022 A U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning a strict New York law on who can carry concealed weapons will likely lead to a challenge of California gun laws.
Bay Area Topsy-turvy top-two: Is California’s primary system keeping its promises? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | June 13, 2022 After 10 years, the top-two California primary system is under fire again, but the problems may have more to do with political gamesmanship.
gavin newsom Will California gun laws go national? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | June 3, 2022 On Thursday night, President Joe Biden gave a speech urging Congress to adopt a swath of new gun restrictions.