gavin newsom New police accountability laws add demands to state agencies’ work By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | July 26, 2022 The state Department of Justice and others say they need more resources for their new duties.
Bay Area California’s public health tax is dead for the year By Angela Hart | Kaiser Health News | July 19, 2022 Organizers reported gathering enough signatures but lacked a broad base of support among legislators and health and business groups.
gavin newsom Full steam ahead for November election — and 2024 By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | July 18, 2022 Voters will make decisions on education, healthcare, and gambling in the upcoming election.
business Proposal to boost state minimum wage to $18 won’t go on ballot By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | July 1, 2022 Had the California Living Wage Act proposal succeeded, it would have increased base wages to $16 an hour next January and $18 by 2025.
gavin newsom California climate rules won’t be undercut by Supreme Court’s ruling, experts say By Nadia Lopez | CalMatters | June 30, 2022 State leaders say they are doubling down on their climate commitment.
Bay Area Deal pulls California plastic trash measure from ballot By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | June 28, 2022 Proponents of the measure to reduce single-use plastics withdrew the initiative just before the deadline.
gavin newsom Abortion amendment heads to California voters By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | June 28, 2022 More than two-thirds of lawmakers in the Assembly voted to send amendment to the November ballot.
Bay Area What to know about the California budget By CalMatters Staff | June 27, 2022 Highlights of the record California budget agreement include more tax rebates and spending for abortion access, public schools and small businesses.
Bay Area Bay Area medical, legal experts foresee dire consequences in court ruling on abortion By Kiley Russell, Alexandra Garci, Allison Dickson and Molly Burke | Bay City News Foundation | June 24, 2022 Bay Area experts weigh in on broad health and well-being impacts of the decision.
Arts & Entertainment Newsom champions California as a sanctuary state for people seeking abortion By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | June 24, 2022 Announcement comes as three West Coast states declare shared efforts to protect abortion access.