California 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.
California 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.
Business & Finance 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.
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.
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.
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.