Bay Area California schools gained billions during COVID-19. Now the money is running out By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | March 5, 2024 Low-income schools that got the most may be hardest hit when the funds expire this year.
Bay Area Serial ADA plaintiffs alter tactics and venues as they launch new litigation in state courts By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News Foundation | February 27, 2024 "Serial plaintiffs" are suing in state court after national spotlight on repeated federal suits.
budget California lawmakers face a ballooning budget deficit By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | February 20, 2024 A $73 billion in 2024-25 shortfall puts more pressure on legislators and the governor to find savings.
business Business, labor fight over California law few know about By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | February 15, 2024 A measure on the November ballot would repeal the law, which allows employees to file class-action lawsuits over some labor law violations.
Elections Katie Porter, Adam Schiff and Barbara Lee swore off corporate PAC money. What does that mean? By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | February 12, 2024 When it comes to election campaigning, showing independence from Big Business isn’t that simple.
Elections A record amount went to lobbying California’s government. Who were the biggest spenders? By Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | February 12, 2024 Companies and organizations spent more than $480 million on lobbyists in 2023.
energy Legislators unveil measure to ask voters for $1 billion offshore wind bond By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 8, 2024 The funds would help ports expand to handle giant wind turbines and other equipment.
Business & Finance California plans to use AI to answer your tax questions By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | February 8, 2024 The state of California calls it an opportunity; risk assessments are forthcoming.
health California wants to cap your medical bills. Guess who’s pushing back. By Ana B. Ibarra | February 8, 2024 A new state agency is proposing a target that’s among the most aggressive in the country.
Bay Area FAFSA delays are leaving students in limbo. California campuses don’t expect help By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | February 5, 2024 California colleges remain skeptical of the U.S. Department of Education's plans to help campuses struggling with FAFSA delays.