State Government100 Days, 2 Americas: Assessing the impact of President Trump’s policies on California and TexasApril 29, 2025 | Vicki GonzalezIn an hour-long special, The California Newsroom and the Texas Standard team up to examine how the Trump administration is changing life in two of the nation’s largest states. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThe Trump Administration's AmeriCorps cuts hit CaliforniaApril 28, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiSome are losing jobs and volunteer positions immediately, while the state also sues to protect the program.
State Government100 Days, 2 Americas: Assessing the impact of President Trump’s policies on California and TexasApril 25, 2025In an hour long special, The California Newsroom and the Texas Standard team up to examine how the Trump administration is changing life in two of the nation’s largest states.
EducationUC has been enrolling more in-state students. Proposed state cuts may halt that growthApril 24, 2025The UC has grown its enrollment of California undergraduates by 16,000 in the last five years. University officials say they won’t be able to continue that growth if state funding is cut.
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.
