State GovernmentLegislation would tie homelessness funding to local results, a Newsom priorityFebruary 14, 2023 | Nicole NixonAB 799 follows months of tension between local officials and Governor Gavin Newsom over the growing homelessness crisis, despite billions in state spending.
State GovernmentSen. Dianne Feinstein says she won't run for reelection in 2024February 14, 2023Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., the oldest sitting member of Congress, said she will accomplish as much as possible before she steps down. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMore than 12,000 Californians are getting cash from guaranteed income experimentsFebruary 14, 2023State and local governments, and some private funders, are launching dozens of pilot projects making direct, monthly payments to low-income residents to help meet basic needs. Researchers will study what happens next. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew proposed bill would ask some of California’s largest transit agencies to begin collecting data on rider harassmentFebruary 13, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe bill would seek to better protect vulnerable groups, including people of color and women who ride public transit in Sacramento, Los Angeles, the Bay Area and other localities.
State GovernmentCalifornia bill would require redistricting commission for Sacramento County supervisor districtsFebruary 13, 2023 | Kristin LamState Senator Angelique Ashby introduced a bill to increase transparency and citizen input in drawing Sacramento County supervisor district boundaries.
State GovernmentCalifornia Toxics: Out of state, out of mindFebruary 12, 2023A CalMatters investigation finds that environmentally stringent California sends nearly half its toxic waste across its borders, often to states with weaker rules. One of the biggest out-of-state dumpers: the state’s own hazardous waste watchdog.
State Government‘No light at the other end’: Impending loss of pandemic CalFresh boosts could trigger hunger spikeFebruary 11, 2023For nearly three years, an increase in federal aid has allowed California to issue higher-than-usual amounts in food stamps. That ends in April.
Health CareCalifornia’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Feb. 28February 10, 2023 | Kate WolffeThe order has been in place for nearly three years, having first been issued on March 5, 2020. California is one of only seven states that still has an emergency order in place.
State GovernmentAfter legal trouble, advocates want state lawmakers to ‘reconsider’ Capitol Annex optionsFebruary 8, 2023 | Nicole NixonA group of opponents has criticized the new building’s proposed design, its $1.2 billion price tag, a lack of transparency over plans and timelines and issues with its impact on local businesses, the Capitol’s west steps and trees in Capitol park.
State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers try again to cap insulin costsFebruary 8, 2023California plans to roll out an ambitious plan to manufacture its own insulin, but in the meantime, legislators are proposing to cap what diabetics pay.