State GovernmentLegislative Analyst says Newsom should go further to increase rainy day fundsApril 23, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiGovernor Gavin Newsom is proposing two changes to how the state puts away money, but the Legislative Analyst’s Office says he should do more to keep the budget balanced in leaner years.
Health CareMenopause symptom treatment bill clears its first hurdle at the California legislatureApril 22, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe bill would require insurance providers cover certain care and physicians take a continuing education course.
EducationCalifornia launches first phase of long-anticipated Cradle-to-Career data systemApril 22, 2025Parents and students can go to the Cradle-to-Career website to learn how many graduates from each school district earned a bachelor’s degree each year, how long it took to achieve that goal and how much, on average, they earned after graduation.
State GovernmentNewsom’s return to work order may have violated collective bargaining lawApril 21, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiA state agency that administers union-related laws filed a complaint against the Governor’s Office over his mandate set to take effect this summer.
State GovernmentCan California shield itself from Trump’s trade wars?April 18, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiExperts say California will be hit hard by Trump’s tariffs and have few ways of mitigating that harm.
Health CareMedi-Cal under threat: who’s covered and what could be cut?April 18, 2025Federal law requires states to offer health insurance to many people with low incomes or disabilities. But some states, including California, are far more generous than what’s required. Budget pressures may force lawmakers to cut benefits.
EnvironmentHow labor killed a bill to let California wildfire victims sue Big Oil for climate changeApril 17, 2025The Senate Judiciary Committee spiked a bill to let wildfire victims sue oil companies over climate change. Labor unions, not Big Oil, led the opposition.
State GovernmentCalifornia sues Trump administration over tariffs as some farmers worry about higher costsApril 16, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiGovernor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed the lawsuit on Wednesday, claiming President Donald Trump doesn’t have the authority to impose them — only Congress does.
State GovernmentNewsom takes on Trump over tariffs he says are hurting CaliforniaApril 16, 2025Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the lawsuit Wednesday, saying the tariffs hurt “states, consumers and businesses.”
State GovernmentLawmakers expedite over $170 million in fire prevention fundsApril 14, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiGovernor Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday that will send the money to conservancies around the state.
