State GovernmentExperts project California voter turnout dropped in the 2024 General ElectionNovember 19, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiAlthough ballots are still being counted, current state estimates show voter turnout could have decreased as much as 11% since 2020.
State GovernmentCovered California starts offering health care to DACA immigrants. Will Trump’s win deter them?November 19, 2024California immigrants with DACA status are newly eligible to buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Donald Trump’s election creates uncertainty about the future of the program.
EnvironmentAs monumental California water law turns 10, state leaders say there’s a lot left to doNovember 19, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe Sustainable Groundwater Management Act brought more structure to the way California keeps track of and preserves water. Still, leaders say the state needs more infrastructure and support for water users.
Housing and HomelessnessHow a Trump administration could affect California’s housing crisisNovember 18, 2024President-elect Donald Trump’s housing policy for his second term is vague at best. But based on available information, many California housing experts are not optimistic about what it could mean for the state’s crisis.
State GovernmentCalifornia to receive 10% of federal fund to curb hate crimesNovember 15, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiFEMA is sending a new round of funding to safeguard mostly faith-based nonprofits against hate crimes.
State GovernmentNewsom asks for federal funding ahead of President-elect Trump’s inaugurationNovember 13, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe Governor spent the first half of the week in Washington, D.C. to meet with the Biden Administration and the California Congressional Delegation over outstanding funds and pending approvals.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters reject measure that would have banned forced prison laborNovember 13, 2024California's Constitution already prohibits so-called involuntary servitude, but an exception allows it to be used as a punishment for crime.
State GovernmentTrump’s proposed tariffs, especially on China and Mexico, could hit California hardNovember 13, 2024Trump has threatened new, higher tariffs on two of California’s biggest trade partners, China and Mexico. The state’s workers and economy could feel the most impact.
EnvironmentCalifornia voters pass $10B bond measure funding environmental projectsNovember 8, 2024 | Manola SecairaProposition 4 funds a variety of climate-related projects, including those that focus on wildfire prevention and the protection of natural lands.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters reject 2 housing-affordability measuresNovember 8, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiCalifornians voted down two measures this year that would’ve given city and county governments more control in setting housing policy.
