WhatMatters
Newsom recall: Could 1-and-done strategy backfire?
If Newsom is recalled, who should take his place? Democrats would rather you leave that part of the ballot blank.
August 23, 2021
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Housing bills would help address California’s wealth inequality
Senate bills 9 and 10 correct exclusionary zoning issues that prevent affordable housing and put Black and Latino Californians out of the running for homeownership.
Commentary
Climate change demands reorganizing California policies and institutions
Our state's system of policies, laws and institutions is designed to keep bad things from happening and is much less adept at expediting programs and projects that must happen quickly and at a scale to address a warming climate. This must change.
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Audit report provides ammo for Newsom recall
A new report from California's state auditor singles out "high-risk" state programs and provides ammunition for the drive to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom.