Health CareFederal cuts to COVID-19 funding hit California public health efforts hardMarch 28, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe sudden cuts to funds set to wind down at the end of next year will likely mean job and program cuts.
State GovernmentCalifornia food banks brace for funding cuts, and not only from the Trump administrationMarch 28, 2025Food aid is one of numerous competing priorities California lawmakers will have to juggle in the face of steep potential federal cuts.
Housing and HomelessnessCA lawmakers aim to make housing more affordable with slew of new billsMarch 27, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiMany of the bills roll back regulations so builders can move quicker and deal with less red tape.
State GovernmentCalifornia health agency says federal government is pulling COVID-19 prevention fundingMarch 26, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe California Department of Public Health said it received a notice from the CDC that the funding would end immediately.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom’s MAGA-curious podcast mystifies listeners — and sets Democratic lawmakers on edgeMarch 21, 2025Gavin Newsom’s podcast launch baffles allies and critics alike as the governor disappears from public events, raising questions about his leadership priorities and political future.
Health CareCalifornia has a $6.2 billion Medicaid funding gap partly due to expanding immigrant coverageMarch 19, 2025The shortfall could force Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers to roll back coverage for some of the 15 million people relying on the safety net program.
State GovernmentCalifornia state workers raise concerns about accommodations with new return to office mandateMarch 18, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiSome employees worry the move could push caretakers out of state jobs and its tight deadline could be an issue for processing accommodation requests.
State GovernmentAs California looks to speed up vote counting, election experts hope it won’t come at a costMarch 14, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldA bill moving through the state legislature would require the bulk of California’s ballots to be counted by 10 days after an election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAs state workers are called into the office for more days, office capacity remains unclearMarch 14, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiSome workers and unions say the July 1st deadline to return to the office 4 days per week might be too tight to accommodate their needs.
State GovernmentState workers protest Governor Newsom’s return to office mandateMarch 12, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiFour unions gathered state workers in front of the CalHR office to rally against the governor’s recent executive order mandating they work from the office at least four days per week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
