May 19, 2023

The governor's building plan would adjust an environmental law known for stalling housing, dams and other projects. One environmental group said, "we have never been more disappointed in a California governor than we are with Gov. Newsom."

EN RESUMEN El plan de reforma de la Ley de Calidad Ambiental de California (CEQA) del gobernador Gavin Newsom ajustaría una ley ambiental conocida por estancar viviendas, represas y otros proyectos. Los ecologistas están prestando atención a los detalles. Read this article in English. El gobernador Gavin Newsom quiere facilitar que California construya grandes cosas. […]

As Republicans stymie President Joe Biden's budget proposal to reverse Trump-era tax cuts and increase the corporate tax rate, Senate Democrats in California want to follow through at the state level to help close the budget deficit and keep various spending programs intact. They also proposed a 25% cut for smaller businesses and additional relief for low-income renters and families.

EN RESUMEN Los trabajadores de una variedad de industrias instaron a la junta de Cal/OSHA a aprobar rápidamente nuevas reglas para los lugares de trabajo cerrados y calurosos. Read this article in English. Docenas de trabajadores de bodegas, repartidores, empleados de restaurantes y defensores viajaron a San Diego el jueves para instar a la Agencia […]

With the projected budget deficit ballooning, Republicans in the California Senate are urging Democrats to be cautious about spending decisions and back off on a proposal to increase taxes on major corporations.

Workers from a variety of industries urged Cal/OSHA's board to quickly pass new rules for hot, indoor workplaces.

As the state moves to require dyslexia screening in public schools, experts say teachers need to embrace the “science of reading” approach that emphasizes phonics.

From CalMatters’ housing reporter Ben Christopher: Ever since a California court ruled earlier this year that UC Berkeley violated the state’s premier environmental protection law by failing to account for “student-generated noise” at a proposed housing development, we knew this was coming. In response to that ruling, Gov. Gavin Newsom called the state’s environmental review […]