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.
Bay Area ‘High-quality public schools’ initiative pushed back to 2026 ballot By John Fensterwald | EdSource | February 2, 2024 Litigation or the Legislature would define what constitutes high quality and the standards and resources to measure it.
College CSU to expand student grants to cover full tuition and living expenses By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | February 1, 2024 CSU trustees will get a detailed plan in May for increasing financial aid to students.
California They’re getting $1,000 a month for 3 years. How guaranteed income is changing lives in L.A. County By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | January 30, 2024 The pilot program will allow researchers to track its impact in a large, diverse region.
climate change What’s happened since California cut home solar payments? Demand has plunged 80% By Julie Cart | CalMatters | January 26, 2024 Experts worry that the steep decline could stall the state’s battle against climate change.
Education UC rejects plan to allow campuses to hire undocumented students By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | January 25, 2024 The proposal would have meant challenging a federal law that bars employers from hiring undocumented immigrants.