May 13, 2022 | Nicole Nixon
The governor’s revised budget proposal is an update to the spending plan he released in January, using new tax revenue data. It’s just a wishlist, part of a lengthy process in which state leaders decide how to use Californians’ tax dollars.
May 3, 2022 | Nicole Nixon
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders doubled down Tuesday on their plans to make California a “sanctuary” for abortion rights after a leaked Supreme Court opinion showing Roe v. Wade will likely be overturned.
April 29, 2022 | Nicole Nixon
After the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to allow year-round daylight saving time, a California state lawmaker changed his strategy in hopes of ending biannual clock changes for good.
April 26, 2022 | Nicole Nixon
The attorney general wields a huge amount of power and resources to influence legal enforcement in California, both through the courts and policing.
April 25, 2022
California Republicans rally at their state convention, hoping to win a statewide office for the first time since 2006 and help the GOP retake control of Congress. But divisions between pro-Trump, conservative and traditional factions were difficult
April 25, 2022 | Steve Milne | Chris Nichols
The Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Grant Program has provided $2 billion to local jurisdictions over the past two years, but it's unclear whether the program will have any allocations in Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised budget
April 25, 2022 | Randol White
The latest Berkeley Institute of Government Studies poll shows what California voters consider to be most important seems to fall along party lines. Housing topped the list for Democrats, while Republicans were most concerned about crime.
April 24, 2022
A handful of activists represent the bulk of the state’s enforcement of the law. That could change as the state housing agency hires more staff.
April 22, 2022 | Janelle Salanga
Advocates introduced the idea for the $100 million fund last year, and are championing it again for the 2022-23 state budget. They say they're optimistic this time around.
April 20, 2022 | Nicole Nixon
Bonta, who was appointed attorney general last year, is the only Democrat in the race. But advocates say he’s also the only one who’s spoken in favor of expanding reproductive care – and legal protections – in California.
