June 21, 2019
California Wildfires
Newsom’s new proposals on wildfire costs walk a political tightrope
Officials had to slap utilities for starting blazes—but not inflict undue financial damage or bail them out—and avoid punishing fire victims or further burdening electricity customers.
Economy
Small businesses need state aid
Mark Herbert, California director for Small Business Majority, Concord Although California leads the nation in expanding healthcare coverage, too many middle income entrepreneurs and small business employees are struggling to afford health insurance. Something is being done about this problem, but it isn’t quite enough just yet. As part of the next state budget, California […]
Commentary
Weekly Walters 06/21/2019
A collection of commentaries by Dan Walters over the past week.
Newsletters
A vaccine showdown, a tax bill, wildfire costs and poverty
Newsom wins tax hike to fund tax credit. Bill to restrict vaccination exemptions advances. California braces for wildfires as summer begins.