May 24, 2021
Politics
Podcast: Alex Padilla says time is right for immigration bill
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla tells the “California State of Mind” podcast Democratic majorities in Congress mean “the timing is right” to provide undocumented migrants a path to citizenship.
WhatMatters
California’s unemployment paradox: openings and joblessness
Despite California’s high unemployment rate, many positions at restaurants, bars and retail stores are going unfilled — causing some business owners to fear they won’t be able to fully reopen even when the state gives the green light on June 15. The Golden State’s unemployment rate remained unchanged between March and April, holding steady at […]
Commentary
We know how to stop gun violence; let’s fund it
With rising gun violence in communities of color, we must fully invest in California’s Violence Intervention and Prevention program.
Commentary
Investment in Delta tunnel, Sites Reservoir will ensure water supply
Water agencies need to invest in infrastructure and plan for drought to diversify their water supply portfolio and increase reliability.
CalMatters en Español
Comentario: ¿Cómo gastarán las escuelas de California la abundancia de dinero?
Las escuelas de California recibirán una inyección masiva de dinero con el presupuesto recientemente revisado del gobernador Gavin Newsom, pero ¿lo gastarán en cerrar la "brecha de rendimiento"?
CalMatters en Español
Opinión: Sabemos cómo detener la violencia armada; vamos a financiarlo
Con el aumento de la violencia con armas de fuego en las comunidades de color, debemos invertir plenamente en el programa de Prevención e Intervención de la Violencia de California.
Commentary
How will California schools spend gusher of money?
California schools will be getting a massive infusion of money under Gov. Gavin Newsom's newly revised budget, but will they spend it on closing the "achievement gap?"