May 4, 2023

EN RESUMEN Varios hospitales han advertido que están luchando financieramente después de las tensiones de la pandemia. Un nuevo programa de préstamos, si se aprueba, podría ofrecer un alivio a corto plazo. Read this article in English. Los hospitales de California con problemas financieros pronto podrán solicitar préstamos estatales sin intereses, aunque aún no se […]

Several hospitals have warned that they are struggling financially after the strains of the pandemic. A new loan program, if approved, could offer short-term relief.

Members of the California Legislature took nearly $1 million worth of trips sponsored by interest groups in 2022. The California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy accounted for 40% of the travel spending. Over the years, some of its trips led to legislation.

EN RESUMEN Después de la desaparición de dos bancos regionales, los expertos tuvieron algunas ideas sobre lo que el estado podría hacer de manera diferente. Una imagen más clara surgirá una vez que el regulador del estado publique un informe y los legisladores discutan las opciones. Read this article in English. Dos importantes bancos de […]

Los Angeles mayors have historically taken different approaches to their involvement with education issues. Even though Karen Bass has prioritized homelessness and public safety and tried to sidestep a recent strike at L.A. Unified, issues affecting children and families are difficult for mayors to avoid.

After the demise of two regional banks, experts had some ideas for what the state could do differently. A clearer picture will emerge once the state’s regulator publishes a report, and lawmakers discuss options.

If you want to try to influence California legislators, there are lots of ways: Nice dinners, fundraisers, campaign contributions, one-on-one conversations. You can also take them on trips to exotic places around the globe. That’s how the California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy likes to roll.  As CalMatters’ politics reporter Alexei Koseff and […]