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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.
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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.
business

Money wars: Special interests spend big in California primary

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 24, 2022
In some races, the independent expenditure committees funded by special interest groups are clearly supporting or opposing candidates. In others, the strategy is more complicated.
Bay Area

Succession: How California lawmakers play the election game

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 12, 2022
Several lawmakers are trying to bequeath their seats to relatives and staff members. Critics say they’re trying to game the system.
guns

After Sacramento shooting, a state prison release proposal is even more contentious

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 11, 2022
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has proposed changes to the rules for certain inmates to get out early.
business

Why is so much special interest money flowing into a California special election?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 4, 2022
The more than $1 million spent on a San Diego special Assembly seat election today is likely a preview of battles to come in the 2022 campaign.
Education

What’s behind the ‘Great Resignation’ of California lawmakers?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | January 10, 2022
A combination of new electoral districts, term limits, and political ambition lie behind many departures.
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