December 12, 2022

EN RESUMEN Las industrias de comida rápida y petróleo son solo las últimas en buscar un referéndum para detener, o al menos retrasar, una ley aprobada por la Legislatura estatal. El retorno de la inversión puede ser enorme, tanto dinero que algunos piden cambiar las reglas del referéndum en California. Read this article in English. […]

The fast food and oil industries are only the latest to seek a referendum to stop, or at least delay, a law passed by the state Legislature. The return on investment can be huge — so much money that some are calling for changing the referendum rules in California.

EN RESUMEN Para las mujeres con cónyuges que tienen problemas médicos graves, el acceso a la licencia familiar remunerada reduce la probabilidad de que dejen el trabajo, según un nuevo estudio. Read this article in English. Si trabaja en California y su hermana se somete a tratamientos contra el cáncer, o su cónyuge se somete […]

Los Angeles has been forced to reboot before, and this time the job falls to Karen Bass, the first woman elected as mayor of the nation's second-largest city. She promised urgent action on homelessness at her swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. Her ability to make visible progress has implications for Democrats in California and nationally.

For women with spouses who have serious medical issues, access to paid family leave reduces the likelihood that they leave work, according to a new study.

California has climate action on the mind. This week state lawmakers, senior officials in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration and prominent environmental leaders are representing California at the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity in Montreal, Canada — an appearance that could make a splash on the world stage as Newsom continues to tout his climate […]

As the California Legislature ramps up efforts to impose more regulation on business practices, those affected are increasingly using ballot measures to block the decrees.