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 California’s fast food workers gain new, first-of-its-kind union to represent them By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | February 9, 2024 The new organization will likely represent a small share of industry workers.
Bay Area California’s pursuit of clean air just got much harder By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 9, 2024 A new federal standard will likely throw some counties out of compliance and increase pressure on already heavily polluted regions.
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.
Housing An initiative promised 20,000 homes for mentally ill Californians. It delivered far less By Jocelyn Wiener, Marisa Kendall, Kristen Hwang, and Erica Yee | CalMatters | February 7, 2024 A $6.4 billion bond on the March ballot would provide housing and treatment for people with serious mental health conditions.
Bay Area Mike McGuire wants to ‘lift up every person’ as new California Senate leader By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | February 5, 2024 It’s the first time since 1866 that a lawmaker from the north coast leads the Senate.
Featured in Category Legislators fight proposed CA utility fees By Lynn La | CalMatters | February 2, 2024 The debate centers on set fees included in monthly electric bills that are added on top of usage rates.
Bay Area California recall reform moves forward, but other bills don’t By Lynn La | CalMatters | February 2, 2024 A proposed constitutional amendment would allow the lieutenant governor to be installed if a governor is recalled.
California Cannabis grower to pay $750,000 for violating state water, wildlife regulations By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | February 2, 2024 State officials said a Humboldt County cannabis operation took water from streams and damaged wetlands for years without authorization.