education California could require kids to learn how to manage money. Who decides the curriculum? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | May 11, 2024 The proposed ballot initiative so far has almost zero opposition, but some are questioning the idea of letting voters — and not education experts — decide what students learn in the classroom.
health Doctors vs. hospitals: A bid to regulate hedge funds is dividing California medical groups By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | April 30, 2024 Legislation would give California’s attorney general oversight of private equity firms and hedge funds acquiring major health care institutions.
California A plan to change your utility rates is dividing California environmentalists. Here’s why By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 19, 2024 The state’s largest power providers could slap most customers with a new fixed charge.
California California health workers may face rude awakening with $25 minimum wage law By Don Thompson | KFF Health News | April 16, 2024 Some experts are skeptical, however, that the new law will have negative effects.
Arts & Entertainment CA legislators consider bills on concert tickets and work calls By Lynn La | CalMatters | April 2, 2024 Some are pushing ambitious bills on contentious topics.
Education ‘Getting significantly worse’: California community colleges are losing millions to financial aid fraud By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | April 1, 2024 In January, suspected bots represented 1 in 4 college applicants. Officials say fraudsters are getting smarter with the help of AI.
Bay Area High stakes: Inside the multimillion-dollar battle for gambling rights in California By Ryan Sabalow and Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | March 27, 2024 Pending legislation would let California’s tribes sue their competitors, private card clubs.
Education California extends student financial aid deadline By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 After a federal financial aid glitch, students will have more time to apply for state aid.
Housing California insurance market ‘in chaos,’ says former insurance chief. Can the new chief fix it? By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 Commissioner Ricardo Lara's efforts include new regulations favored by the industry.
Around Town A decade later, how is California’s local control school funding program working? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | March 22, 2024 The Local Control Funding Formula funnels more state money to low-income students, English learners and foster youth.