calmatters.orgadded August 2026
CalMattersby Ben Christopher3d ago
In summary California voters haven’t had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot since 1994. Our analysis shows voters to reject new taxes.
CalMattersby Crystal Zermeño3d ago
In Anaheim, voters marveled on Nextdoor or Facebook at the flood of political marketing they endured in May. The state Assembly race in District 67 felt different, they said.
CalMattersby Jeanne Kuang3d ago
In summary The federal program sends the money to low-income families whose children are eligible for free or reduced-price school lunches or who receive MediCal.
CalMattersby Sonya Quick5d ago
In summary The contest recognizes innovative digital storytelling amongst major media outlets, international and independent news websites, and individuals telling stories online.
CalMattersby Kristen Hwang5d ago
IN SUMMARY - In June, lawmakers passed a healthcare tax that could increase premiums in order to combat federal Medicaid cuts.
CalMattersby Jocelyn Wiener and Marisa Kendall6d ago
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom this week claimed a major victory for CARE Court, his program to provide mental health treatment to Californians with serious conditions.
CalMattersby Andrew Donohue and Byrhonda Lyons6d ago
In summary The bill was inspired by a CalMatters investigation. Gov. Gavin Newsom this week vetoed a bill that would’ve stopped the Department of Motor Vehicles’ practice of keeping excess proceeds...
CalMattersby Rachel Becker6d ago
IN SUMMARY - A 723-page review ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom finds LA fires overwhelmed a system never designed for a wind-driven conflagration.
CalMattersby Nigel Duara6d ago
A whistleblower pointed state investigators to an unnamed, high-ranking law enforcement officer who was using California’s statewide law enforcement telecommunication network to find the home...
CalMattersby Maya C. Miller6d ago
In summary Regulating artificial intelligence emerged as a central issue in the first of two pre-election debates between the two Democrats vying to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
CalMattersby Aaron Friesen and Anahid Valencia6d ago
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills to reduce barriers and incentivize building affordable student housing in California.
CalMattersby Kristen Hwang6d ago
IN SUMMARY - Prop. 40 opponents say the billionaire tax allows lawmakers to change the measure with a two-thirds vote./li> - They warn it opens the door to future wealth taxes on everyday...
CalMattersby Dan Walters6d ago
Californians are in a sour mood these days, and for good reason. The state’s economy is stuck in neutral with scant job creation since the end of the COVID pandemic.
CalMattersby Gleb Tsipursky6d ago
California just moved from talking about AI safety to building concrete oversight. Last month, Gov.
CalMattersby Wendy Fry6d ago
In summary Companies with more than $100 million in annual worldwide gross receipts will be required to search their records and submit sworn disclosures about slavery-related transactions. Gov.
CalMattersby Yue Stella Yu6d ago
In summary The measure would have allowed the Office of the Inspector General that oversees the high-speed rail authority to hire more highly trained workers for audits and investigations. Gov.
CalMattersby Sonya Quick6d ago
In summary The program gives college journalists an opportunity to show the impact of state policy on their communities.
CalMattersby Levi Sumagaysay6d ago
In summary Thousands of Lyft drivers will be eligible to get paid for lost wages and benefits from 2016 to 2020, when they would have been considered employees under California labor law.
CalMattersby Kate Wolffe7d ago
It’s official: Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed and vetoed his last bills as California governor. Wednesday was the final day for Newsom to weigh in on 1,160 bills that were sent to him by state...
CalMattersby Jeanne Kuang and Kristen Hwang7d ago
In summary Proposition 40 would levy a one-time tax on billionaires. Some say the initiative opens the door to tax flight and more aggressive taxation.
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