EN RESUMEN Las empresas de camiones dicen que los plazos para convertir camiones grandes, camiones de reparto y otros vehículos pesados son inalcanzables y causarán “caos y disfunción” en la economía de California. La medida está diseñada para limpiar el …
From CalMatters Capitol reporter Alexei Koseff: Tax increases are sensitive business in politics. So it didn’t take long Wednesday — all of two hours — for Gov. Gavin Newsom to swiftly and decisively reject the latest idea from Democratic lawmakers to …
In summary As many resume their pre-pandemic lives, those with long COVID struggle with debilitating symptoms. In California, there are no legislative proposals to help despite long wait times for care and expensive treatments. A bout with COVID-19 two …
EN RESUMEN Mientras los hospitales y otras instalaciones de atención médica luchan contra la escasez de personal, los trabajadores de la salud podrían obtener un aumento salarial en virtud de una propuesta legislativa. Pero algunas instalaciones más …
EN RESUMEN El Caucus de Solucionadores de Problemas (The Problem Solvers Caucus), uno de los 16 caucus sin partidos en la Legislatura estatal, quiere anteponer la política pública a la política partidista, pero esa es una tarea difícil. Otros caucus son …
Good news: California has a near-record snowpack in the Sierra, which could ease the impact of our deep drought. Bad news: There’s a heat wave coming this week. Really bad news: If the snow melts too fast, it could help cause devastating floods in the …
In summary By almost any measure, the balance between advancing projects critical to California’s future and environmental protection under the California Environmental Quality Act has been lost. The failure to reform CEQA is not for a lack of knowing what …
In summary Trucking companies say the deadlines for converting big rigs, delivery trucks and other heavy vehicles are unachievable and will cause “chaos and dysfunction” of California’s economy. The move is designed to clean communities’ air, especially …
In summary Although Californians’ overall tax burden is among the nation’s highest, the state’s taxes on alcoholic beverages are among the lowest. By any measure, California is a high-tax state, right up there with New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. …
From CalMatters’ state Capitol reporter Sameea Kamal Now we know the price tag to keep California public transit agencies from going over a “fiscal cliff” — $5.15 billion over five years. As part of a budget proposal being unveiled today in the state …
In summary A recent report found that more than two-thirds of state employees in California are given sub-living wages and can’t afford to raise a family. Despite their important work keeping the state functioning, some rely on a second job or public …
California utility companies are advocating for a controversial pricing structure that would bill households a different fixed charge depending on their income — but the idea is catching heat from Republicans who argue it will hurt low-income families. As …
In summary A California housing law grants generous benefits to builders who agree to only hire union workers. Trouble is, few if any builders found a way to do it. For nearly a decade, lawmakers hoping to tackle the state’s housing crisis have faced a …
In summary The California State Board of Pharmacy is considering regulatory changes that could make it more difficult for pharmacies to add flavoring to medicine, a generally safe and increasingly sophisticated practice that helps children take medication. …
In summary Despite California’s status as the world capital of high technology, its state government has been spectacularly unable to employ technology efficiently. California is the world capital of high technology, but one of the most puzzling – and …
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom’s crusade against the oil industry over gas prices missed the larger point that the cost of nearly everything in California is very high. Why California is what it is – a state with an immense economy but equally immense …
What could have been a dramatic showdown Thursday, orchestrated by Republican legislators demanding action on bills addressing California’s fentanyl crisis, was ultimately avoided with a deal for a special hearing next week. Let’s back up a moment: In …
EN RESUMEN La contaminación del agua de pozo con nitratos ha sido un problema durante décadas en los valles de San Joaquín y Salinas, y ahora las aguas pluviales han arrojado más fertilizantes y estiércol a los acuíferos. Read this article in English. …
EN RESUMEN A medida que disminuyen los dólares de ayuda por la pandemia, las familias de bajos ingresos aún necesitan ayuda para recuperarse, dicen los defensores. Dos proyectos de ley ampliarían los créditos fiscales por ingreso del trabajo y por niños …
The state Legislature’s policy committees are buzzing with activity this week, hearing bills on topics including election reform, missing persons and chemicals in candy. Bills that require money will advance to their respective appropriations committee, …
