State GovernmentNew report says California should evaluate behavioral health funding before sending more outFebruary 7, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe state program is slated to receive $4.4 billion through Proposition 1, which voters approved last year.
State GovernmentGovernor Newsom strikes delicate political balance with Trump while seeking federal money for LA firesFebruary 7, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldNewsom said on Thursday he had not yet received “specific commitments” from the federal government but was confident “that it’s going to be a strong partnership moving forward.”
State GovernmentHow U.S. progressives broke the administrative state, according to Marc J. DunkelmanFebruary 7, 2025California Gov. Gavin Newsom did something revealing after his state's recent fires. He issued an executive order suspending permitting and review requirements to allow people to rebuild quickly.
State GovernmentBefore they lost their homes in the LA fires, many lost their insuranceFebruary 6, 2025Over the past few years, tens of thousands of Californians have faced the same shock. Major companies like State Farm and Allstate have been pulling back as wildfires in the state have intensified.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Republican lawmakers emphasize how in sync they are with TrumpFebruary 6, 2025Some California Republicans have capitalized on the country’s new GOP administration by introducing (or reintroducing) legislation that they say align with President Donald Trump’s policies.
Housing and HomelessnessCalifornia housing officials recommend state protect renters from extreme heatFebruary 5, 2025State officials say homes should be able to be cooled to a safe indoor air temperature of 82 degrees. The legislature will now take up the report.
California's $20 billion unemployment debt is looking like a political hot potatoFebruary 4, 2025California's elected officials aren't saying much about how they plan to address festering problems with state unemployment benefits after a recent government report called the system "broken."
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly approves $50M to defend immigrants and protect state policies from Trump plansFebruary 4, 2025California’s Democratic-dominated Assembly has endorsed up to $50 million in funding to defend the state’s progressive policies against challenges by the Trump administration.
State GovernmentAs LA fires burn, SoCal Edison allowed to raise rates for 2017 blazeJanuary 31, 2025Customers are picking up the $1.7. billion tab after utility’s equipment was linked to a Southern California wildfire and flooding seven years ago.
State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers delay special session voteJanuary 30, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiAssembly Democrats put off the vote to shore up money for lawsuits against the Trump administration, citing President Trump's now-rescinded freeze on federal funds.
