In California, you can bet on a horse race, buy a lottery ticket, put money on poker in a card room and play slots at a tribal casino all in the same – potentially expensive – day. Nevada, right next door, is undoubtedly the national capital of all things …
In summary In the face of overwhelming demand, a Medi-Cal program providing assisted living for low-income patients is expanding, but slowly. In the meantime, family caretakers struggle with jobs, child care and other responsibilities as they wait. Former …
KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND POLITICS NEWS Today, California’s power grid is poised to face its biggest test of the summer so far as a record-setting heat wave continues to boil the drought-parched, fire-stricken state. As residents crank …
In summary California is in a unique position to make the sports betting industry fairer, safer and more reliable for bettors. By Quemars Ahmed, Special to CalMatters Quemars Ahmed is a former editor-in-chief of the UCLA Law Review and a practicing …
In summary A first-in-in the nation bill that would protect kids’ privacy online passed out of the California Legislature. Here’s what it does, and what happens next. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND POLITICS NEWS When does a kid become an …
In summary A beleaguered state program that provides hearing aids to children may soon include families with partial insurance coverage and youth up to 21 years old after the Legislature included the expansion in the budget bills. About 2,000 more children …
In summary California unions have something to celebrate on Labor Day, including big wins in the just-concluded legislative session. Labor Day may mark the informal end of summer, but it’s also supposed to be a holiday honoring the nation’s workers, …
In summary In a state known for its strict gun laws, a concealed carry bill failed in the final hours of the legislative session. Its supporters rolled the dice with a proposal that would take effect quickly, but that required two-thirds approval. KEEP …
In summary The governor’s new water plan is timely and much needed, but making it happen will require unprecedented compromises from California’s powerful environmentalist lobby. At first glance, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new water supply strategy might suggest …
In summary During one of the driest years on record, California legislators didn’t approve laws to protect depleted groundwater or boost water supplies. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND POLITICS NEWS Processing… Success! Thank you for …
KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND POLITICS NEWS Note: Due to the holiday weekend, the newsletter will pause until Tuesday. Californians’ energy conservation efforts and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency proclamation freeing up additional supplies …
In summary Lawmakers overwhelmingly supported extending the nuclear power plant’s life for five more years, and the governor swiftly signed it into law. Supporters say it’s critical to keep the electricity on. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND …
In summary The Online Journalism Awards recognize the best digital storytelling across the world. This is CalMatters fourth year being recognized in the contest. CalMatters journalists are two-time finalists in this year’s Online Journalism Awards contest …
In summary Five of the six climate and energy bills that the governor pushed at the last minute were approved by the Legislature. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND POLITICS NEWS California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s last-minute legislative plan for …
In summary Although a California bill would have allowed vaccines for teens without parental consent made it to the final days of the legislative session, it failed to pass. Some legislators saw the bill as an “overreach” that undermined parental decisions …
In summary In his first three years as governor, Newsom mostly acted through executive orders or the state budget. This year, he’s pushing more legislation as he builds his resume for reelection and, possibly, higher office. Key bills focus on climate …
KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND POLITICS NEWS Processing… Success! Thank you for subscribing. Please enter a valid email address After eight months, California’s legislative session came to a close this week with a final flurry of frantic …
In summary A new report from a prisoners’ advocacy group finds Kings and Shasta counties have the state’s highest rates of residents incarcerated for crimes. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND POLITICS NEWS Shasta County in rural northern …
In summary Lawmakers approved a bill to protect those receiving or providing transgender health care in California from prosecution under a wave of legislation in other states. But the proposal has drawn intense opposition from the California Family …
In summary The Fair Political Practices Commission’s enforcement staff declines to open an investigation into Govern For California, but its chairperson wants a broader review of the network’s fundraising model. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY …
